Recovered the 1857 GLO stone quarter corner today at the N 1/4 Section 13, T11N, R5E of 6PM.
Perfect fall day with temps in the 70's.
Looks Like You Just Scratched In "1/4"
Plus I can see it is 2.5' from where it belongs. ?????
But, it is a very nice day.
Paul in PA
I'm not convinced ....
the hole is big enough for that stone to have come out of. 🙂
And if you knew that close where it was, why bother to dig it up? :-S
Looks like the shovel on the ground is from 1857 too!;-)
One of the things that surprised me the most many years ago whne I first started recovering 1850's stones was how those chisel marks look like they had just been done. When not exposed to sun or the elements, they are preserved underground very well.
I also noticed that many of the early surveyors also made the extra horizontal lines at the bottom of the 4 and 1 and typically a downward stroke at the end of the cross line on the 4.
> One of the things that surprised me the most many years ago whne I first started recovering 1850's stones was how those chisel marks look like they had just been done. When not exposed to sun or the elements, they are preserved underground very well.
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> I also noticed that many of the early surveyors also made the extra horizontal lines at the bottom of the 4 and 1 and typically a downward stroke at the end of the cross line on the 4.
Pretty artsy chiselin' 😀
I Think This Needs A Thorough Instigation
Since you admit to knowing what it takes to make it look good, I think we have to dig deeper.
Paul in PA
I Think This Needs A Thorough Instigation
Paul, you are more than welcome to come visit me and spend a day in the field if you have any doubts. Several others who post here have done so and had a great time helping to uncover original 1850's stones. Just drop me a line and we'll set up a date.
I Think This Needs A Thorough Instigation
Jerry-
I don't think that there is any doubt as to your dedication and expertise among any of the PLSS surveyors here.
A big salute from Ohio!