Preserving Cultural Heritage with Surveying

How Surveyors Help Safeguard the Past for the Future

Preserving cultural heritage isn't just the work of historians and archaeologists—surveyors play a vital role in documenting and protecting our most treasured landmarks, landscapes, and legacies. At AJC, we’ve seen firsthand how thoughtful, accurate surveying makes a difference in honoring the past while planning for the future.

Mapping More Than Just Land

Surveyors do more than measure property lines. When it comes to historic preservation, our work helps identify, document, and protect cultural features—from pioneer cemeteries and early settlement boundaries to archaeological sites and historic structures. With modern geospatial tools and precise mapping, we ensure these assets are acknowledged and preserved during design, construction, and development.

Supporting Archaeology and Preservation Efforts

Whether assisting with a National Register of Historic Places nomination or working with SHPOs (State Historic Preservation Offices), AJC survey teams contribute accurate data that informs research and responsible planning. We've partnered with agencies and developers to survey Civil War battlefields, Native American mound sites, historic railroads, and rural homesteads.

Technology Meets Tradition

Modern tools like LiDAR, GNSS, and high-resolution drones allow us to uncover hidden features beneath forest canopies or fields—features that might otherwise be lost to time. Survey-grade documentation ensures that cultural resources can be mapped, modeled, and shared digitally for generations to come.

Respecting the Local Landscape

As a regional DBE and woman-owned business based in Kentucky and East Tennessee, AJC brings local knowledge and deep respect to our surveying work. We understand the history embedded in the land and strive to balance preservation with progress on every project.

📌 Whether you're developing near a historic corridor, expanding infrastructure in culturally rich terrain, or just curious about the story your site tells—our team is here to help map it with integrity.