Up-Close Outfitters is a Geographic Information Systems and marine surveying consulting company based in Asheville, North Carolina. Our company supplies maps to a variety of business sectors, such as utility companies, government agencies, private businesses and landowners. But Up-Close goes far beyond providing maps. We pride ourselves in delivering informative analysis and useful data on which to base crucial decisions in the business planning process. Our personal business ethic and attention to detail is what keeps our clients coming back.

Up-Close Outfitters specializes in large forest analysis, hydrologic surveys, sub-surface/surface water planning and modeling, and data management.  This involves the integration of multiple data layers, including fish distribution and movement patterns, vegetation classification, forest roads, land use and land cover, geology, slope stability and erosion hazards, and layers derived from digital terrain models.� We utilize the most up-to-date software and equipment available including ESRI GIS packages and extensions, Hypack surveying software, Hemisphere sub-meter GPS, and Lorance echo sounders.