This paper mainly focuses on the in-depth study of cadastral survey methods in urban cadastral survey, and puts forward some cadastral survey methods, such as above-mentioned technology, global positioning technology, geographic information system, aerial photography surveying and mapping technology, digital surveying and mapping technology, etc., to ensure the convenience and rationality of the application of cadastral surveying and mapping methods, to continuously improve the level of urban cadastral survey, and to ensure the smooth completion of urban cadastral survey.