What is Surveyor's Tape?

Surveyor's tape is a product designed for use by surveyors in the field. Despite the name, surveyor's tape is not a tape in the sense of an adhesive, but rather in the sense of a long, thin strip of material which can be cut to length. While surveyor's type is a rather niche specialty item, it can come in very useful for non-surveyors. Many hardware stores stalk surveyor's tape, which can also be ordered through catalogs which cater to surveyors. Surveying is an ancient science which involves measuring distances, boundaries, and the relationship between locations. It is used to collect data on spatial relationships, ranging from the pitch of a proposed road site to the depth of the ocean. Surveying is often employed to determine accurate property lines, prepare a site for construction, or to measure areas under scrutiny, such as forests which are about to be logged. Surveyors use a variety of equipment to measure and mark down distances and other information about the area they are ...  more