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==[[#5.1 MDOT Files|5.1 MDOT Files]]== | ==[[#5.1 MDOT Files|5.1 MDOT Files]]== | ||
| − | + | *The MDOT Survey Support Unit will assist the surveyors in obtaining information on file with the department. | |
| − | + | *Information available from MDOT includes: | |
| + | ** Previous MDOT Survey Notes. | ||
| + | ** PLSS corner information. | ||
| + | ** MDOT Design and As-Built Road, Structure and Right of Way plans. | ||
| + | ** Older Survey Notes which are archived at the Record Center. | ||
| + | *** These may take more time to retrieve. | ||
| + | ** Conveyance documents, ROW Deeds, Takes, Etc. | ||
| + | ** [http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/mgdl/?rel=ext&action=sext Michigan Center for Shared Solutions Geographic Data Library] | ||
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==[[#5.2 Control Research|5.2 Control Research]]== | ==[[#5.2 Control Research|5.2 Control Research]]== | ||
| − | + | *Horizontal and vertical control monument data published by NGS is available online at the [http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/datasheet.prl NGS Datasheet Page]. Any NGS control used or searched for must be updated on the NGS website, using the “[http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/recvy_entry_www.prl Submit Recovery]†section on the NGS Datasheets Page. | |
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==[[#5.3 Cadastral Records|5.3 Cadastral Records]]== | ==[[#5.3 Cadastral Records|5.3 Cadastral Records]]== | ||
| − | + | *Witnesses for government corners, plats, condominiums and certified surveys are generally available at the county courthouse. | |
| − | + | *Other sources include but are not limited to: | |
| + | ** [http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/platmaps/sr_subs.asp Statewide Search for Subdivision Plats] | ||
| + | ** [http://www.dleg.state.mi.us/remon/ Statewide Search for Remonumentation Data] | ||
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==[[#5.4 Utility Records|5.4 Utility Records]]== | ==[[#5.4 Utility Records|5.4 Utility Records]]== | ||
| + | *Utility information can be obtained by contacting the TSC Utility Coordinator. The Utility Coordinator can provide a list of utility companies with contact information broken down by control section for the project location. | ||
| + | *Other sources include but are not limited to: | ||
| + | ** [http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdot/MDOT_RPI_Map_Updated_506066_7.pdf TSC Utility Coordinator List] | ||
| + | ** Contact [http://www.missdig.org/ MISS DIG] and request a Design Ticket for the project area. | ||
| + | ** County Drain Commissioner | ||
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| + | ==[[#5.5 Sub-Surface Utility Engineering|5.5 Sub-Surface Utility Engineering]]== | ||
| + | *Add Content for SUE | ||
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Revision as of 15:50, 14 June 2016
Chapters
Training Materials
5.1 MDOT Files
- The MDOT Survey Support Unit will assist the surveyors in obtaining information on file with the department.
- Information available from MDOT includes:
- Previous MDOT Survey Notes.
- PLSS corner information.
- MDOT Design and As-Built Road, Structure and Right of Way plans.
- Older Survey Notes which are archived at the Record Center.
- These may take more time to retrieve.
- Conveyance documents, ROW Deeds, Takes, Etc.
- Michigan Center for Shared Solutions Geographic Data Library
5.2 Control Research
- Horizontal and vertical control monument data published by NGS is available online at the NGS Datasheet Page. Any NGS control used or searched for must be updated on the NGS website, using the “Submit Recovery†section on the NGS Datasheets Page.
5.3 Cadastral Records
- Witnesses for government corners, plats, condominiums and certified surveys are generally available at the county courthouse.
- Other sources include but are not limited to:
5.4 Utility Records
- Utility information can be obtained by contacting the TSC Utility Coordinator. The Utility Coordinator can provide a list of utility companies with contact information broken down by control section for the project location.
- Other sources include but are not limited to:
- TSC Utility Coordinator List
- Contact MISS DIG and request a Design Ticket for the project area.
- County Drain Commissioner
5.5 Sub-Surface Utility Engineering
- Add Content for SUE