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Surveyor’s Office
What we do:
The County Surveyor is a valuable asset to your county. Your County Surveyor maintains files of old surveys as well as aerial photography and is a good source of survey data for local surveyors. They also have the following duties:
- Perpetuates and maintains Section corners according to Indiana law (I,C 36-2-12-11)
- Maintains cornerstones and witness posts
- Member of County Plan Commission
- Member of County Design Board
- Member of MRBC (St. Mary’s River)
- Member of UWRBC (Wabash River)
- Member of St. Mary's Watershed Board
- Maintains Bench Mark date files
- Maintains Section Corner date files - maps
- Provides plat maps, topographical and aerial information upon request
- Reviews subdivision, and commercial site development plans, storm water Management
- Supervise office staff and Ditch Technicians
- Manages two budgets; Surveyor and Drainage Board
- Reviews private pond permits
Adams County has 376 miles of Open ditches and 1340 miles of County Legal Tile, 121 watersheds of County budget and maintenance
Additional Information:
Please visit the Drainage Board section for construction, reconstruction and maintenance of all regulated drains or proposed regulated drains in the county.
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Location
Adams County Service Complex
- 313 West Jefferson St.
- Suite 251
- Decatur, Indiana 46733
Contact Us
Telephone
(260) 724-5349
Fax
(260) 724-5300
Our Hours
- Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Our Staff
Paul Norr
Surveyor
Christie Baker
Staff
Patricia Lengerich
Staff