About Us
Essential Land Surveying & Mapping, LLC was founded in 2020 as a full-service surveying and mapping firm. Courtney “Court” Pugh, founder and owner of Essential Land Surveying and Mapping, has over two decades of experience in the field of surveying and mapping. We bring this wealth of knowledge to projects in a variety of sectors including healthcare, education, industrial, military and more. Our approach is to work closely with our clients, keeping them involved from the very beginning of a project. Working closely with our clients allows us to build lasting relationships and promote future connections throughout our industry.
We are an active member of the local Chamber of Commerce organizations. We enjoy opportunities to meet new faces and engage with our local community.
Essential Land Surveying and Mapping, LLC was founded and operates in obedience to the simple but profound request: Do all to the glory of God.
Meet the Team
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Joseph C. Pugh, PLS
FOUNDER
As the founder and owner of Essential Land Surveying & Mapping, LLC, “Court” has a wide range of experience in residential, commercial, and industrial surveying. He has over 25 years of experience in the surveying sector. From site surveys for architects to in-depth industrial ALTA surveys, Court’s experience can help offer a unique approach to your project
He is a registered Land Surveyor in Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi and Kentucky. He is a member of the Tennessee Association of Professional Surveyors. He was also a past board member of the Mississippi Association of Professional Surveyors.
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Emma Riggin
PROJECT LAND SURVEYOR
As a project land surveyor, Emma is equipped to oversee all survey projects from start to finish. With her background in agricultural engineering, she utilizes CAD to draw up projects ranging from small-scale residential surveys to large-scale industrial surveys. She uses her eye for detail to complete each drawing with passion.
Emma was born and raised in Pulaski, Tennessee. She joined Essential Land Surveying & Mapping, LLC in May of 2022 as an intern. Upon graduating from the University of Tennessee at Martin, she returned and took on her role as a Project Land Surveyor. She is an associate member of the Tennessee Association of Professional Surveyors. Currently, she is working towards becoming a registered professional land surveyor in Tennessee.
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John Gibbons
FIELD SURVEY TECHINICIAN
As a Field Survey Technician for Essential Land Surveying and Mapping, John works at gathering the most accurate data in the field to allow for the creation and visualization of the company’s projects. His background in Geospatial Analysis, Geospatial Engineering, and Imagery Analysis allows him to quickly visualize a site and obtain a quick understanding of what data will need to be collected to complete the project in the most efficient and precise manner. With five plus years of experience from serving in the US Army, his passion for providing accurate details and solving complex issues gives him a drive to be successful on each project.
John was born in Pulaski, Tennessee where he lived until he joined the military. After his service he moved back to Pulaski and joined the team at ELSM in the fall of 2024. John is attending Columbia State to finish his associate’s degree before going to East Tennessee State University to obtain a bachelor’s degree in surveying and Mapping with the end goal of becoming a registered Land Surveyor in Tennessee.
