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The purpose of the CDOT Survey Manual is to define the minimum specifications that shall be followed while performing surveys for CDOT in order to secure an optimum degree of statewide uniformity, to establish and maintain survey standards, and to improve the overall efficiency of CDOT’s survey functions. This manual is not intended as a textbook on surveying, rather it provides a reference source for statewide surveying policies, procedures, and information.

It is based on federal and state statutes, rules, policies, and procedures. By this manual CDOT strives to ensure the use of uniform procedures and the compliance with federal and state law to achieve an effective survey program. It is the responsibility of the user to adhere to this manual.

The Survey Manual is a living document. Any changes to these chapters will be posted quarterly (January, April, July, October) unless a substantial change is made which requires immediate updating. It is the responsibility of the user to check for revisions.

The Cherry Creek CBL is permanently closed. The Highline CBL located at I-70 and Tower Road is open. For additional information please refer to ngs.noaa.gov.

The following Survey Manual is effective as of October 24, 2003.

  Chapter 1 - General Chapter 2 - General Proceduers Chapter 3 - GPS Surveys Chapter 4 - Aerial Surveys Chapter 5 - Preliminary Surveys Chapter 6 - Construction Surveys Chapter 7 - Safety Chapter 8 - Resources Chapter 9 - InRoads Survey
Chapter Title Edition
Date
Revision Remarks
1

General

1/08  
Appendix
1/07  
Revisions
1/08  
2

General Procedures

10/03  
Appendix
10/03  
Revisions
10/03  
3 GPS Surveys 1/08  
Appendix
10/03  
Revisions
1/08  
4

Aerial Surveys

10/03  
Appendix
10/03  
Revisions
10/03  
5

Preliminary Surveys

1/08  
Appendix
10/03  
Revisions
1/08  
6

Construction Surveys

10/03  
GPS Machine Control - DRAFT
9/08  
Appendix
10/03  
Revisions
10/03  
7 Safety 10/03  
Appendix
10/03  
Revisions
10/03  
8 Resources 10/03  
Revisions
10/03  
9 InRoads Survey 11/05  
Revisions
11/05  
 
TMOSS Read Me
8/15/07  
 
TMOSS Code Book
10/05/07  
 
TMOSS All (DDF)
10/05/07 Trimble Data Dictionary File
 
TMOSS All (FCL)
10/05/07 Trimble Feature Code Libarary
 
TMOSS ATT Only (DDF)
10/05/07 Trimble Data Dictionary File
 
TMOSS ATT Only (FCL)
10/05/07 Trimble Feature Code Library

If you have a question regarding these chapters, please contact Dan Smith.


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Chapter 5 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 7 | Chapter 8
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