The following points should be considered in selecting station points:

(i) It should be visible from at least two or more stations.

(ii) As far as possible main lines should run on level ground.

(iii) All triangles should be well conditioned (No angle less than 30º).

(iv) Main network should have as few lines as possible.

(v) Each main triangle should have at least one check line.

(vi) Obstacles to ranging and chaining should be avoided.

(vii) Sides of the larger triangles should pass as close to boundary lines as possible.

(viii) Trespassing and frequent crossing of the roads should be avoided.