Lake & reservoir mapping in Alaska
Alaska's lakes are vast, remote and largely unmapped. Our crews plan compact, fly-in-friendly surveys for depth, habitat and early detection of invasive elodea during the short open-water season.
Alaska has more than 3 million lakes. Lake Monitor AI provides on-site bathymetric depth mapping, aquatic vegetation mapping, bottom composition and hardness mapping, fish and habitat mapping, side-scan imagery and GIS deliverables for waterbodies of every size across the state — from private ponds to major reservoirs.
Lakes & reservoirs in Alaska
Well-known Alaska waters like these — and thousands of smaller lakes and ponds — benefit from current depth, vegetation and habitat maps.
- Lake Iliamna
- Kenai Lake
- Lake Clark
- Big Lake
What Alaska lake managers are dealing with
- Elodea, Alaska's first invasive freshwater plant
- Remote and fly-in access
- Glacial sediment inputs
Each of these starts with an accurate map. Our surveys give you the baseline and the year-over-year comparison to act on.
Every mapping service, delivered on-site in AK
Bathymetric / Depth Mapping in Alaska
Detailed, accurate depth maps of any waterbody.
Aquatic Vegetation Mapping in Alaska
Plant presence, coverage and biovolume for lake health.
Bottom Composition & Hardness in Alaska
Map soft sediment vs. firm bottom across the basin.
Fish & Habitat Mapping in Alaska
Fish counts, depths, sizes and density.
Side-Scan Imagery & Contours in Alaska
High-resolution imagery of submerged features.
GIS Map Services in Alaska
Custom digital and print maps for stakeholders.
Survey Planning in Alaska
Systematic transect planning for full coverage.
- Water districts & municipalities — Water Resources & Reservoirs
- Parks, cities & governing bodies — Community & Municipal Lakes
- Associations & lake boards — HOAs & Lake Associations
- Private pond & lake owners — Homeowners & Private Ponds
- 01Consult & Plan. We learn your goals, then design a survey plan and transect coverage tailored to your waterbody.
- 02On-Site Data Collection. Our team travels to your site and collects survey-grade sonar and GPS data from our boat — you don't lift a finger.
- 03Processing & Review. Data is processed and quality-reviewed by our hydrographers and GIS specialists for accuracy.
- 04Delivered Maps & Reports. You receive finished, cloud-accessible maps, data layers, and a clear report ready to share.
Alaska survey FAQ
Map your Alaska lake or reservoir
Tell us where it is and what you need. We'll plan the survey around the June through September window and quote it with no obligation.