541360 — Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
Description
This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in gathering, interpreting, and mapping geophysical data. Establishments in this industry often specialize in locating and measuring the extent of subsurface resources, such as oil, gas, and minerals, but they may also conduct surveys for engineering purposes. Establishments in this industry use a variety of surveying techniques depending on the purpose of the survey, including magnetic surveys, gravity surveys, seismic surveys, or electrical and electromagnetic surveys (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 1081 - Metal Mining Services (via SIC1987:1081→NAICS1997:54136→2002:541360→2007:541360→2012:541360→2017:541360→2022:541360)
- SIC 1382 - Oil and Gas Field Exploration Services (via SIC1987:1382→NAICS1997:54136→2002:541360→2007:541360→2012:541360→2017:541360→2022:541360)
- SIC 1481 - Nonmetallic Minerals Services, Except Fuels (via SIC1987:1481→NAICS1997:54136→2002:541360→2007:541360→2012:541360→2017:541360→2022:541360)
- SIC 8713 - Surveying Services (via SIC1987:8713→NAICS1997:54136→2002:541360→2007:541360→2012:541360→2017:541360→2022:541360)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC R404 — Land Surveys, Cadastral Services (non-construction)
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 541360 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 541360 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services' under Sector 54 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 541360? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $28,500,000 for NAICS code 541360 (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 541360? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 541360 (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 1081 - Metal Mining Services, 1382 - Oil and Gas Field Exploration Services, 1481 - Nonmetallic Minerals Services, Except Fuels, 8713 - Surveying Services.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 541360:
- Sector 54 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 541360 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.