Madsen Land Surveying, Inc.
Providing quality land surveying services since 1979.

 

   

  

Welcome to madsenlandsurveying.com!

Ben and Marty

Madsen Land Surveying, Inc., was founded in 1979. We are a well established firm, and we strive for accuracy and quality in our surveys and survey related services. We are licensed to practice in Minnesota, Iowa, and South Dakota. We specialize in several areas of land surveying, including:

Lot and Farm Surveys                    Subdivision Platting

Topographical Surveys                  Construction Surveys

ALTA / ACSM Surveys                     GPS Surveys

 

We offer high quality surveys at very competitive prices.  Please contact our office if we can be of service to you, or if you would like to request a free estimate.

Office

Madsen Land Surveying Inc,
318 E. Blue Earth Ave.
Fairmont, MN 56031


Tel: (507) 235-3780
Fax: (507) 235-3781
Toll Free: 1-800-658-2466
Email: madsenlandsurveying@hotmail.com

  

How to read bearings and azimuths.

Azimuth Circle

 

Typical section breakdown format.

Section

 

Some handy length conversions.

1 mile = 5280 ft = 80 chains

1/2 mile = 2640 ft = 40 chains

1/4 mile = 1320 ft = 20 chains

1 chain = 4 rods = 66 feet

1 rod = 16.5 feet

1/4 mile = 80 rods

1 meter = 3.2808 feet

Approximate aliquot part areas of a typical section.

1 Section = 640 acres

1/2 Section = 320 acres

1/4 Section = 160 acres

1/8 Section = 80 acres

1/16 section = 40 acres