3.63 2/3 chains on an 1884 Plat, distance shown for E-W lines on each of 3 lots which a later subdivision shows a total for of 719.00 ft, divided by 3 is 239.666 ft., divided by one chain is 3.6313 chains. Don't understand the notation. Can anyone explain? Yes I know that a chain is not the tool to be used to measure to 0.0001'.
jud
3.63 chains plus 2/3 of a link? = 240.02'?
240.02*3 = 720.06' close to 719, not bad for chaining over 100 yrs ago.
Beats me.
Brian, you putting the plus in there did it for me, think you have it. Could not see it this morning but it glares at me now.
thanks.
jud
Brian has it.
I'd be willing to bet it was not "plus" 2/3, but another way of saying .63. But I would go with the one the earlier retracement surveyor decided on if it has stood the test of time.
> Brian has it.
Yes.
It's 3 chains 63 2/3 links, or 3.6366667 chains (more or less!)