What is the minimum certification required on the face of the final Survey Map or Survey Plat?

The minimum certification required on the face of the final Survey Map or Survey Plat is indeed a statement of survey category. This certification serves as an essential component in verifying the purpose and type of survey conducted, ensuring that users of the map or plat understand the specific context in which it was prepared. It provides crucial information regarding whether the survey was for a boundary, topographic, or other purposes, thereby clarifying the surveyor’s intent and the limitations of the data presented.

In the context of surveying and land use, the statement helps in maintaining transparency and assures stakeholders of the survey's reliability. It verifies that the survey adheres to the specific standards and regulations set forth in Tennessee, helping to maintain the integrity of the surveying profession.

The other options, while they may have their own relevance in different contexts, do not fulfill the requirement of providing a basic certification needed on the final Survey Map or Survey Plat. Details about previous surveys, photographs of the property, and estimates of property value do not provide the essential categorization and certification that the statement of survey category does, making it a vital inclusion for legal and practical purposes.