Many landowners are interested in improving recreational access to their property.
This information from North Carolina State may provide some helpful information to you. Authored by Leon Harkins, Mark Megalos, Roger Moore, and Scott Payne. Begin to identify major landmarks, including access roads, buildings, and power lines, on a photocopy of the map. Transfer the boundary lines to a contour or topographic map. Topographic maps illustrate the physical features of the property and are useful in locating cliffs, watercourses, swamps, and other unique or problem areas.