Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing surveying and mapping services of the surface of the earth, including the sea floor. These services may include surveying and mapping of areas above or below the surface of the earth, such as the creation of view easements or segregating rights in parcels of land by creating underground utility easements. Illustrative Examples: Cadastral surveying services Mapping (except geophysical) services Cartographic surveying services Topographic surveying services Geodetic surveying services
Hierarchy
| Code | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 54 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2-digit sector | The Sector as a Whole The Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector comprises establishments that specialize in performing professional, scientific, and technical activities for others. These activities require a high degree of expertise and training. The establishments in this sector specialize according to expertise and provide these services to clients in a variety of industries and, in some cases, to households. Activities performed include: legal advice and representation; accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll services; architectural, engineering, and specialized design services; computer services; consulting services; research services; advertising services; photographic services; translation and interpretation services; veterinary services; and other professional, scientific, and technical services. This sector excludes establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of day-to-day office administrative services, such as financial planning, billing and recordkeeping, personnel supply, and physical distribution and logistics. These establishments are classified in Sector 56, Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services. |
| 541 | Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 3-digit subsector | Industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector group establishments engaged in processes where human capital is the major input. These establishments make available the knowledge and skills of their employees, often on an assignment basis, where an individual or team is responsible for the delivery of services to the client. The individual industries of this subsector are defined on the basis of the particular expertise and training of the services provider. The distinguishing feature of the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services subsector is the fact that most of the industries grouped in it have production processes that are almost wholly dependent on worker skills. Thus, the establishments classified in this subsector sell expertise. Much of the expertise requires degrees, though not in every case. |
| 5413 | Architectural, Engineering, and Related Services 4-digit industry group | This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in architectural, engineering, and related services, such as drafting services, building inspection services, geophysical surveying and mapping services, surveying and mapping (except geophysical) services, and testing services. |
| 54137 | Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services 5-digit NAICS industry | See industry description for 541370. |
| 541370 | Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services 6-digit U.S. detail | This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in performing surveying and mapping services of the surface of the earth, including the sea floor. These services may include surveying and mapping of areas above or below the surface of the earth, such as the creation of view easements or segregating rights in parcels of land by creating underground utility easements. Illustrative Examples: Cadastral surveying services Mapping (except geophysical) services Cartographic surveying services Topographic surveying services Geodetic surveying services |
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Classification References
- 01Providing geophysical surveying and mapping services--are classified in Industry 541360, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services; and
- 02Publishing atlases and maps--are classified in Industry 513130, Book Publishers.
Index Items
Aerial surveying (except geophysical) services
Cadastral surveying services
Cartographic surveying services
Construction surveying services
Geodetic surveying services
Geographic information system (GIS) base mapping services
Geospatial mapping services
Hydrographic mapping services
Hydrographic surveying services
Land surveying services
Mapping (except geophysical) services
Photogrammetric mapping services
Surveying and mapping services (except geophysical)
Topographic mapping services
Topographic surveying services
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External Resources
Census.gov NAICS Detail
Official US Census Bureau definition and scope for NAICS 541370.
National Society of Professional Surveyors
The leading trade association representing professional surveyors in the United States.
Federal Register - Geodetic and Topographic Surveying
A government page providing federal regulations and notices related to topographic and geodetic surveying activities.
Census of Economics - Surveying and Mapping
An industry directory page from the U.S. Census Bureau offering historical data and definitions for the NAICS 541370 sector.
