Landesvermessungsamt
The Landesvermessungsamt, often abbreviated as LVA, is a governmental agency in Germany responsible for geodetic surveying and mapping within a specific federal state (Land). Each of Germany's sixteen states has its own Landesvermessungsamt, which operates under the jurisdiction of the respective state's ministry responsible for spatial planning, infrastructure, or the environment.
The primary role of a Landesvermessungsamt is to provide accurate and up-to-date geodetic and geographic data.
In addition to their mapping and surveying duties, Landesvermessungsämter often engage in research and development related
The establishment of Landesvermessungsämter can be traced back to the early 19th century, with the first agencies