Land surveying in Lisbon, NY
Lisbon stretches along the St. Lawrence between Ogdensburg and Waddington, with farmland running back from the river. We survey riverfront lots, farms, and rural homes.
Surveying in Lisbon
Lisbon's river road is lined with waterfront lots, many split off from larger farms over the years. Each split leaves a trail of deeds and maps to reconcile, and some lots were never surveyed at all.
Inland, big open fields and hedgerows make GPS work efficient, while wooded back lots call for conventional work.
Common survey work in Lisbon
- Boundary surveys for riverfront and farm parcels
- Building lots split from farmland
- Shoreline surveys along the St. Lawrence
- GPS surveys for large fields
Records and filing
Deeds and filed survey maps for Lisbon 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 of Lisbon requirements before the map is drawn.
My riverfront lot was never surveyed. Is that a problem?
It is common. A boundary survey sets corners and gives you a sealed map for the next sale.
Can you divide my farm into lots?
Yes, with any planning-board approval the town requires.
How long does it take?
It depends on the job and the season. Tell us your deadline.