Cadastral Survey

Cadastral Survey

The Bureau of Land Management’s Cadastral Survey Program, is one of the oldest and most fundamental functions of the United States Government.  Cadastral Surveys are the foundation of our national land tenure system; creating, reestablishing, marking, and defining land boundaries. In the beginning of our country’s existence it was a must to have a survey done in order to own land.

In addition to conducting surveys to meet Bureau of Land Management needs, the BLM's Utah State Office completes Cadastral Surveys for the BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs), the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, and other federal entities.  Along with the growing demands placed on public lands, complex landownership patterns make the importance of accurate boundaries more important today than ever before. Clearly defined boundaries provide public land managers and the American people with essential information needed to identify rights and privileges and make the best land decisions. BLM's Cadastral Survey Program helps identify critical environmental management areas, legally describe lands for leasing or conveyance purposes, and private rights.
 
 

Cadastral Survey