Services

Nascent's focus remains on the foundational legal elements of land development — the recorded, monumented boundary on the physical ground, and its accurate representation (GIS) within modern cloud‑based mapping systems. (NSRS for example)

By establishing a precise, defensible legal framework first, every subsequent engineering, architectural, or construction effort is built on secure ground.

Start with a great legal foundation before performing any non‑legal survey work.

• Boundary Surveys & Retracements

• Property Corner Recovery & Documentation

• Certificate of Survey (COS), & Platting

• Easement Description & Location Determination (by case)

• Site Mapping & Elevation Certification

• GPS-GNSS-GIS (integration and NSRS meta-data)

Nascent works closely with county planners, reviewers, and officials — and genuinely enjoy the process. Every project moves faster when communication is clear, respectful, and professional. Nascent Surveys embraces the back‑and‑forth that comes with land use work, and work to navigate the process efficiently so your project stays on track. 

Serving Northwest Montana

20+ years Montana Experience

Credentials:

Montana Licensed Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) - Licensed to determine legal boundaries, interpret evidence, and certify land rights in the State of Montana.

Certified Federal Surveyor (CFedS) - Trained and authorized to work with federal land boundaries, PLSS evidence, and BLM/tribal land systems.

FAA - Part 107 Remote Pilot - Remote Pilot In Command for aerial mapping and site documentation using unmanned aircraft systems.

Trimble GNSS & Software Literacy - Fluent with Trimble GNSS receivers and Robotics using Trimble Access field software, and Trimble Business Center workflows. Experienced in integrating Trimble static data with OPUS‑Projects and NSRS‑aligned control networks.

NGS OPUS‑Projects Manager (Geodetic Experience) - GNSS static network design, OPUS‑Projects workflows, and NSRS‑aligned control for engineering and land development.

Background in Boundary, Highway, and Heavy Civil Surveying - Experienced DOT Survey Manager and engineering private‑sector Survey Lead on transportation corridors, construction control, and complex land evidence, and civil works.

Contact

Jeffrey S. Bell — Professional Land Surveyor 

Montana License # 15853 LS 

406.213.6524 

contact@nascentsurveys.com