What information is needed to begin a survey CAD drafting project?

The essentials are the survey data you want drawn (coordinates, points, sketches, or prior drawings), your drafting standards or template where available, and written instructions describing the required deliverables. We review everything and confirm scope before production starts.

Can GeoDrafts work with our existing CAD standards and templates?

Yes. Layer structures, naming conventions, title blocks, symbol libraries, and plot styles you supply are applied to the deliverables exactly as agreed — the drawings should look like they came from your own production team.

Which CAD and GIS file formats can you support?

For CAD: DWG, DXF, and PDF as standard, with DGN available on request. For GIS: Shapefile, GeoPackage, GeoJSON, KML/KMZ, and CSV. Other formats can be discussed as part of the project scope.

Can you convert survey drawings into GIS datasets?

Yes. CAD-to-GIS conversion is a core capability — supplied drawings are converted into structured GIS features with organized attributes, following the layer schema and coordinate specifications you provide.

Can you support recurring drafting requirements?

Yes, subject to actual capacity. Many teams need steady production support alongside their own staff; we discuss expected volumes, scheduling, and scope arrangements before starting recurring work.

How are project scope, revisions, and delivery schedules agreed?

In writing, before production begins. Each project confirmation defines the deliverables, assumptions, revision expectations, and delivery schedule so both sides share the same picture of what will be produced.

Does GeoDrafts conduct physical land surveys?

No. GeoDrafts is a drafting and GIS production partner. Field surveying, licensed surveying, boundary determination, certification, and professional sign-off are separate responsibilities that remain with the licensed professionals you engage.

How can we share project files securely?

Project files are exchanged through agreed secure file-sharing arrangements, and client materials are handled under agreed confidentiality terms. Share a secure link with your inquiry or ask us about the current preferred transfer method.

County Spotlight

Survey Drafting in California: Records, Plats and 58 Counties

October 22, 20265 min read

California's 58 counties each carry their own recording expectations — a practical look at keeping survey drafting consistent across the state.

A PLSS state with layers of history

California surveys run on the Public Land Survey System, but ranchos and older grants still shape boundaries in many areas. Drafting here means section breakdowns and township-range ties alongside rancho calls — exactly as the record and your field work establish them.

County and city expectations

Parcel maps, tract maps, records of survey — each filing type has its own sheet expectations, and counties from Los Angeles to Shasta enforce their own checklists. Production stays smooth when the drafting follows a per-county format sheet rather than a generic template.

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The takeaway

Whether it's a record of survey in a coastal county or a tract map inland, our land survey CAD drafting service produces the sheets while your licensed California surveyor keeps review and certification.

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Land Survey CAD Drafting

Preparation of structured CAD drawings from supplied survey data, field observations, coordinate files, sketches, and project instructions.

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