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It is suitable for location of details as well as contouring for large scale maps directly in the field.
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As surveying and plotting are done simultaneously in the field, chances of getting omission of any detail get less.
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The plotting details can immediately get compared with the actual objects present in the field. Thus errors as well as accuracy of the plot can be ascertained as the work progresses in the field.
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Contours and specific features can be represented and checked conveniently as the whole area is in view at the time of plotting.
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Only relevant details are located because the map is drawn as the survey progresses. Irrelevant details get omitted in the field itself.
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The plane table survey is generally more rapid and less costly than most other types of survey.
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As the instruments used are simple, not much skill for operation of instruments is required. This method of survey requires no field book.