1. Determination of the shape of the earth and measurement of all facts, and the provisions of plans and maps recording these facts.
2. Positioning of objects in space and positioning of physical features above or below the earth’s surface.
3. Determination of the positions of boundaries of private and public land, and registration of those lands with appropriate authorities.
4. Design, establishment, and administration of land and geographic information systems.
5. Planning of the use, development and re-development of property, and management of that property.
6. Study of the natural and social environment, measurement of land and marine resources, and the use of this data in planning and development.