A boundary survey is an important component of property ownership and development in the Midwest. Typically, a boundary survey is used to determine where property boundaries are located. The boundary survey will define the corners of your property, sometimes described as a parcel of land, and will be accompanied by a drawing of the boundary lines from a boundary surveyor. The majority of property owners and developers will purchase a boundary survey for a variety of reasons. Below are several examples: Buying property Dividing a parcel or parcels of land Adding improvements Before building on the property Without a properly.