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 into Texas, Colorado and Wyoming. Today we have seven offices and more than 450 employees.
1958
John Keating founds Topographic Engineering Company in Duncan, OK, to provide oil and gas companies with land surveys and maps.
1958
Topographic is the first to offer aerial photography of oil well locations.
1964
Topographic invests in a Wild T16 theodolite, revolutionary hardware at the time.
1969
Topographic establishes offices in Midland, TX. and Pampa, TX.
1981
Topographic begins development of Land Grid Data.
1985
Topographic Mapping Company is formed to provide digital maps and data.
1986
Surveyors begin using the "Total Station" - the combined technology of Theodolite and EDM.
1989
Robert Keating becomes President and CEO of Topographic Companies.
1991
Topographic first uses Global Positioning System to perform surveys.
2005
Topographic opens office in Granbury, TX.
2008
Topographic celebrates 50 years of business.
2009
Topographic Mapping Company begin development of LandScape, an online GIS tool for the oil & gas industry.
2010
Topographic’s Granbury office moves to larger facility in Fort Worth due to the oil and gas boom in Texas.
2010
Topographic opens office in Seguin, TX.
2014
Topographic acquires GeoSurv, Inc in Lafayette, CO.
2016
Topographic extends its capabilities in engineering.
2017
Brian Krafft becomes President and CEO of Topographic Companies.
2018
Topographic celebrates 60 years in business.
2019
Topographic acquires Money Surveying in Casper, WY.
2020
Topographic acquires Brown Civil Engineering in Lafayette, CO.
Topographic acquires Lund Partnership in Lakewood, CO.