Geo-Surface is the next evolution of a tool I originally developed back in 2010. The first version, called Geo-Surface Analyzer (GSA) was a Windows-based in-house software designed specifically for farm drainage planning. It never saw a public release—its sole purpose was to help us design surface and tile drainage systems for our clients.

With Geo-Surface, I set out to build something completely new—not a single line of code or feature was carried over from the original. Instead, this version was built from the ground up for farmers—those who are taking control of their own drainage rather than relying on contractors.

A Smarter, More Efficient Approach to Drainage

Over the years, I’ve worked with many farmers who are actively implementing their own surface or tile drainage. More often than not, they’re heading out to the field with their equipment, running surveys, and making drains based on what they see. Many have told me they wish they had a better way to know if their approach was “right.”

When I created Ideal Drainage Mapping for Ditch Assist, it answered many of those questions. But I knew there was still more potential—especially since IDM covers very large regions and does lack detail sometimes at the field level. Geo-Surface Explorer and Designer take everything a step further by enabling generation of high-definition terrain and flow maps for individual fields at the click of a mouse, as well as drainage designs to be made and verified without needing to set foot in the field, and making it truly accessible to any farmer.

Why Geo-Surface is Different

✔ Runs in Your Web Browser – No software installation, no compatibility issues—use it on any device, anywhere.
✔ Eliminates Data Hurdles – Automatically pulls and processes LiDAR data, so you don’t have to worry about sourcing elevation data.
✔ Designed for Farmers, Not Contractors – Most drainage software is built for tile contractors. Geo-Surface is made for farmers installing surface drains or targeted tile drainage with their own tile plow—where the biggest ROI in drainage is found.
✔ Works with the Best Available Elevation Data – The USA and UK are fully covered with LiDAR, while Canada is still catching up—where LiDAR is unavailable, we use a medium-accuracy elevation model instead.
✔ Built for Continuous Improvement – As the Geo-Surface user base grows, I plan to expand its features and functionality.

🔒 Built for Privacy—Your Data, Your Control!

I know data privacy matters, and that’s why Geo-Surface runs entirely in your browser—no one sees the fields you work on or the data you generate. If you choose to save your work, you own it. If not, it’s gone the moment you close or refresh your browser—nothing is stored.

The only data sent to a server is for flow map generation, and even that is automatically deleted as soon as your flow maps appear on your screen. Your designs stay private—always. 🔐

Plan Smarter, Drain Faster, Maximize ROI

Go-Surface is not a replacement for RTK surveying and machine control. I still highly recommend surveying each drain route and designing a best-fit using your RTK system. But knowing where to start before you even get to the field is a huge time saver—it helps ensure that your drainage will work before you move a single yard of soil.

Whether you’re installing surface drains or targeted tile drainage, Geo-Surface is built to give farmers like you the confidence to plan ahead, optimize drainage efficiency, and get the job done right.