Topographic History
Topographic was founded in 1958 by John Keating. His vision was to become the new standard in surveying excellence by focusing on emerging technologies in the field. Today we continue that passion for innovation, staying ahead of the curve and defining “what’s next” in surveying.
The roots of Topographic history were laid in Oklahoma. But the needs of the energy market, as well as our success and growing client base, enabled us to expand over the years with offices across the South and operating in over 36 states. Today we have 8 offices and more than 350 employees.
John Francis Keating, Founder
November 23, 1921 - July 27, 2014
2024
Topographic opens an office in Albuquerque, NM.
2021
Topographic opens an office in Tyler, TX.
2020
Topographic acquires Brown Civil Engineering in Lafayette, CO.
Topographic acquires Lund Partnership in Lakewood, CO.
2018
Topographic celebrates 60 years in business.
2017
Brian Krafft becomes President and CEO of Topographic Companies.
Topographic movies headquarters to Fort Worth, TX.
2016
Topographic extends its capabilities in engineering.
2014
Topographic acquires GeoSurv, Inc in Lafayette, CO.
2010
Topographic's Granbury office moves to larger facility in Fort Worth due to the oil and gas boom in Texas.
Topographic opens office in Seguin, TX.
2009
Topographic Mapping Company begins development of LandScape, an online GIS tool for the oil & gas industry.
2008
Topographic celebrates 50 years of business.
2005
Topographic opens office in Granbury, TX.
1991
Topographic first uses Global Positioning System to perform surveys.
1989
Robert Keating becomes President and CEO of Topographic Companies.
1986
Surveyors begin using the "Total Station" - the combined technology of Theodolite and EDM.
1985
Topographic Mapping Company is formed to provide digital maps and data.
1981
Topographic begins development of Land Grid Data.
1969
Topographic establishes offices in Midland, TX and Pampa, TX.
1964
Topographic invests in a Wild T16 theodolite, revolutionary hardware at the time.
1958
John Keating founds Topographic Engineering Company in Duncan, OK to provide oil and gas companies with land surveys and maps.
Topographic is the first to offer aerial photography of oil well locations.
