A client recently asked us whether a temporary wooden lath placed near a survey monument is considered an “accessory” under Colorado law. It is a specific but useful question because property owners often see the wood and flagging first, without realizing that a separate monument may be nearby.

Subdividing land involves understanding local rules and using the right tools to ensure everything is done right. One especially crucial tool for dividing a large parcel into smaller lots here is the Land Survey Plat (LSP). This official survey map captures the precise boundaries of your property. It also helps make sure any new lots you create meet Colorado’s legal requirements without unnecessary red tape.

Every accurate boundary in Colorado begins with one thing: a reliable monument. These survey markers anchor our property lines, guide development, and preserve the integrity of public land records. Whether set decades ago or freshly established, the importance of properly recording and maintaining these monuments is often overlooked.

Explore the many reasons we at Apex Land Surveying and Mapping LLC encourage you to get a professional land survey done.

Monuments — also known as “property pins” or “corners” — are all terms that arise during any land surveying and mapping service.