What is the history of land surveying?

Land surveying is an ancient practice that dates back at least to 1,400 B.C., when the ancient Egyptians used land surveying for the taxation of land plots. Four thousand years ago, Egyptians used measuring ropes, plumb bobs, and other instruments to gauge the dimensions of plots of land.

Who invented land survey?

It is quite probable that surveying had its origin in ancient Egypt. The Great Pyramid of Khufu at Giza was built about 2700 bce, 755 feet (230 metres) long and 481 feet (147 metres) high. Its nearly perfect squareness and north–south orientation affirm the ancient Egyptians’ command of surveying.

When was surveying first used?

1400 BC
The earliest known use of surveying practices is in 1400 BC by the Egyptians, whom first used it to accurately divide land into plots for taxation.

Who is the first surveyor in Nigeria?

Herbert Heelas Macaulay
The Nigerian Institution of Surveyors is perhaps one of the oldest organized bodies in Nigeria. it started in 1934 as the “Licensed Surveyors Association” under the able leadership of the late Nationalist, Herbert Heelas Macaulay.

Where can I get a surveyor in Nigeria?

In Nigeria, there are bodies that regulate the activities of surveyors such as Nigeria Institution of Surveyors and Surveyor Council of Nigeria. To this end, it is necessary to retain the services of a professional surveyor who is duly registered to carry out survey of a land.

When do you need a survey plan in Nigeria?

A survey plan is attenuated and codified in Nigeria by the Survey Plan Act 1990.It is a very important document and it is required for almost all land transactions.

What do hydrographic surveyors and marine surveyors do?

A quantity surveyor is one keeps track of cost on a building project. A hydrographic surveyor measures points to do with water such as rivers, lakes and oceans. A marine surveyor is the person who finds out the position of underground mines for example gold mines or coal mines.

Is the survey plan a title to land?

A survey plan is not a title to land; it is only a document that is needed to give accurate measurement and description of the land. The survey plan is needed to draft a deed of assignment which is the document that transfers title to land.