Land surveying in Canton, NY
Canton is the St. Lawrence County seat, a short drive from our office on Sylvan Falls Road in Potsdam. We survey village lots, farmland, and wooded parcels across the town, and the county records we research for every job are kept right in Canton.
Surveying in Canton
Canton mixes a compact village along the Grasse River with open farm country and woodlots on every side. Village parcels often trace back to old plats and short deed descriptions, so a boundary survey here is usually as much records work as field work.
Out in the town, long rural parcels, fence lines that have wandered from the deed, and stone walls are the norm. With two colleges in the village, we also see rental and investment buyers who want lines confirmed before closing.
Common survey work in Canton
- Boundary surveys before a sale, fence, or new building
- Subdivisions and lot line adjustments for family land
- Topographic surveys for septic design and site plans
- ALTA/NSPS surveys for commercial property in the village
Records and filing
Deeds and filed survey maps for Canton are recorded with the St. Lawrence County Clerk at 48 Court Street in Canton (records are searchable online through the county's IQS portal). A map that divides a parcel has to carry any required local planning-board signature before the Clerk will file it, and a map creating five or more lots of five acres or less also needs New York State Department of Health approval. Not every town in the county has a subdivision law, so we confirm the Town and Village of Canton requirements before the map is drawn.
Do you work in Canton even though your office is in Potsdam?
Yes. Canton is one of the primary communities we serve. Send the address or tax map number for a free quote.
Where are Canton survey maps filed?
With the St. Lawrence County Clerk at 48 Court Street in Canton. We prepare the map to county standards and coordinate filing with your attorney.
Do I need planning board approval to split my Canton lot?
Usually, if the map divides an existing parcel. We confirm the Town or Village of Canton requirements before drawing the map.