A.L.T.A and Topographic Surveys

A.L.T.A. Survey or Extended Title Insurance Coverage Survey:

A survey made for the purpose of supplying a title company and lender with survey and location data necessary for issuing American Land Title Association or Extended Coverage Title Insurance.

Topographic Survey (TOPO or Architectural Survey ):

A survey locating topographic features--natural and man made--such as buildings, improvements, fences, elevations, trees, streams, contours of the land, etc. This type of survey may be required by a governmental agency, or may be used by engineers and/or architects for design of improvements or developments on a site.