CST Level 1 Land Surveyor Certification Practice

A profile view drawing is designed to illustrate the vertical dimensions of a terrain and the changes in elevation along a specific line or path. It effectively uses cross-sections to represent data by displaying how the ground surface looks along the designated profile line. This method allows surveyors and engineers to visualize the topography and elevation changes, making it an essential tool in understanding land features, assessing site conditions, and planning construction projects.

In contrast, a legal description is more focused on defining boundaries and property lines, lacking the graphical representation of elevation changes. A parcel map provides detailed layouts of individual land parcels, typically used for real estate and ownership purposes but does not specifically convey vertical information through cross-sections. Similarly, a subdivision map illustrates how land is to be divided into lots, but again, it does not typically represent terrain elevation through cross-sections.