Surveying Alaska
Since 1982. 76 years of combined experience. Specializing in remote work.

Farpoint's strength in doing remote surveys is our knowledge of the difficulties of working in remote areas of Alaska. We have always strived to do the best possible job for the client, to stay on budget and within schedule.
Because of this, our clients keep coming back to us since the early 1980's.

Services

As-Built / Plot Points

Shows structures relative to the record boundary. Commonly requested by financiers (banks) and Municipality.

Subdivisions

When subdividing a parcel of land a plat must be produced. The surveyor determines the parent parcel boundary and sets new boundaries for the parcels within it.

638 BLM CADASTRAL SURVEY

These are the surveys that create, mark, define, retrace, or reestablish the boundaries and subdivisions of the public lands of the United States.

GIS

A geographic information system (GIS) is a system designed to capture, manipulate, store, manage, analyze, and present all types of geographical data.

Boundary Surveys

Defines boundary lines by finding property corners, setting them, and producing a plat. This is commonly requested by land owners and attorneys

Design Surveys

A topographic survey that shows all visible improvements and located utilities. Used for designing and planning. Commonly requested by engineers.

Hydrographic Surveys

The science of measurement and description of features which affect marine construction, maritime navigation, dredging, offshore oil exploration/drilling.

ALTA / ACSM Survey

An extensive commercial as-built that typically defines the boundary of the parcel along with buildings, driveways, and any other items required. Commonly requested by attorneys or title companies and land owners.

Legal Description

A surveyor may be hired to write legal descriptions for the purpose of new leases based on existing documents of record, or for the purpose of writing and filing of new easements, or for subdivision of large tract parcels by deed. Commonly requested by attorneys and land owners.

Condo Plats

A graphical representation of defined three dimensional space so that the described space can be sold. The condo plat is recorded in the appropriate recorder’s office and is then used, as part of public record, for reference in deed documents for the conveyance.

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Who Are We

Our principals

Michael Horne

I have more than 50 years of survey experience, 35 years in the State of Alaska. I am experience in various types of surveys - including numerous ASLS surveys and subdivisions from Bethel, Cordova, Ketchikan, Anchorage and more.

I have a strong background and a trusted reputation for providing the State of Alaska with quality service on large survey projects that are performed on time and within budget.

Registration:
• Registered Land Surveyor, 1982, Alaska (5318S)
• Registered Land Surveyor, 1989, Washington (26418S)
• US Mineral Surveyor, 1989
• Certified Federal Land Surveyor, 2007 (CFedS 1073)

Marc Eid

I have surveyed in Alaska for over 26 years working on a variety of surveys including remote ASLS / BLM, construction design /staking and large scale subdivision platting.

I am an effective leader and enjoy workin on many projects with Mike Horne over the years.

Registration:
• Land Surveyor In Training (LSIT), 1999, Alaska

Robert Lumpkin

I started surveying in Alaska in the early 1990s and have experience in Design, Boundary, Subdivison, Construction Surveying and more.

I have worked in many areas of Alaska and also worked for over 10 years in South Korea, Russia and China for the oil and gas industry on the construction and setting of modular buildings.

Registration:
• Professional Land Surveyor, 2001, Alaska
(PLS 10459)

Surveying Alaska since the early 1980's

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Cully Corporation (pt. Lay)

Farpoint completed the PL93-638 Cadastral survey of three Townships 50 miles southwest of Point Lay along the Chukchi Sea. The survey was completed under contract to the Bureau of Land Management and was a Public Law (P.L.) 93-638 Cadastral Survey Project. The client was Cully Corporation (Pt Lay Village Corporation) and the land was selected…

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Surveying Alaska Since 1982. 76 years of combined experience. Specializing in remote work.

Farpoint's strength in doing remote surveys is our knowledge of the difficulties of working in remote areas of Alaska. We have always strived to do the best possible job for the client, to stay on budget and within schedule.Because of this, our clients keep coming back to us since the early 1980's.