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This blog allows us to communicate details about our recent projects, technical discoveries, or events.

Move it! Migrating A Survey123

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Survey123 has been around for a while and is a powerful tool in the geospatial belt of tools. Whether you’re moving projects between ArcGIS Online accounts or just refining your Survey123 presentation, this post walks you through how to:

  • Recreate a Survey123 form in a new ArcGIS Online account using an existing Excel XLSForm

  • Re-upload existing survey data into the new hosted feature layer

  • Use HTML formatting to make numeric scores visually stand out—with color and boldnes

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Rolling for Initiative at the ITAG Conference

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I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend the ITAG Conference from June 3-5, 2025, at The Meadows Events and Conference Center in Altoona, IA. As a first-timer, I was half-expecting the typical tech conference, but the whole Dungeons andamp; Dragons theme was a brilliant touch – it really set the stage for an ‘epic adventure’ in learning and networking, right from the entryway.

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Reports, Reporting for Duty

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At Maurer-Stutz Geospatial Services, we have many projects that require reporting. Today, we want to help other ArcGIS Pro users utilize the reporting functions built within that system in an easy and effective way.

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One Year With Engineers

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A year ago, I walked into Maurer-Stutz with a mission: to build something new, something purpose-driven, something lasting. That something became Maurer-Stutz Geospatial Services (MSGS). Now, 12 months in, I can confidently say we’re not just building a team—we’re building momentum

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Mapping for a Cause

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At Maurer-Stutz, Inc., we believe in using our expertise to give back to the community. One of our on-going relationships is with Camp Big Sky, a nonprofit in Fairview, IL, dedicated to providing outdoor experiences for individuals with disabilities.

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Reinforced Attendance.

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Earlier this March, I had the opportunity to attend the Esri Partner Conference (EPC) and Developer Summit (DevSummit) in Palm Springs, California. This marked my fifth time attending EPC. Every time I go, I’m reminded that while the sessions, product updates, and technical insights are invaluable, the real benefit lies in the connections and networking that happen throughout the event. It’s an experience that extends beyond the formal agenda—one that reinforces why attending these events is essential for any organization leveraging Esri’s technology.

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3275 Pixels is Plenty!

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A recent project provided an unexpected yet valuable lesson in troubleshooting and understanding the limits of modern web mapping applications. In this post, we walk through our journey from a successful ArcGIS Enterprise 11.3 installation to unearthing a surprising resolution related to the Experience Builder’s map element size.

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GIS for PLS at IPLSA in SPI

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Earlier this month at the 2025 Illinois Professional Land Surveyors Association (IPLSA) conference, I had the opportunity to present What is GIS? in Springfield, Illinois. The session aimed at breaking down the fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and showing just how much this technology does beyond simply making maps. My goal was to help attendees understand the real power of GIS in infrastructure planning, data management, and decision-making across industries.

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It’s Official! MSGS and GEOGRAPH Partnership Announcement

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Our Geospatial Services group is thrilled to announce a significant milestone—a strategic partnership with GEOGRAPH Technologies! GEOGRAPH Technologies is a leader in the fiber utility geospatial technology sector, known for developing CrescentLink, a powerful telecommunications asset management software add-in for ArcGIS Pro. Our expertise in Enterprise GIS and consultant GIS services complements their product, creating a collaboration that will amplify the value they deliver to their customers. Stay tuned as we share more about specific projects and successes stemming from this partnership!

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Introducing: Geospatial Solutions Plans

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Maurer-Stutz Geospatial Services is excited to introduce our newest contracting solution, Geospatial Solutions Plans! These subscription-based, block-of-hours contracts are idea for organizations large and small that need the flexibility of a top tier geospatial consultant on demand.

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