You're not going to base your survey on one deed are you?

The term "pin" or "iron pin" has always given me fits. Why be so vague? That term is of no use when you find a 1/2" rebar , a 5/8" rebar, a 3/4" iron...

I wouldn't set a new monument so close to the old one, but what do you mean by "leave it alone"? It was never intended to be the section corner. I wou...

Your right. I didn't look at any of the other coordinates and I assumed they were meters.

The 9.52 is GLO data. The coordinates are the modern replacement. Looks pretty good to me.

The found standard corners define the parallel. Line 2-8 defines the bearing of the east boundary of section 6. The true corner position is where a l...

And that is a great example of why it matters if its an easement or fee simple dedication. The liability thing is a non issue. The authority that mana...

ALASKASubdivisions: recording requiredSurveys: Yes, recording required if "material discrepancy" Corner records: Yes (not limited to PLSS corners)

SubNo Kris, Texas' homestead law protects your home from many things, but not tax foreclosure.

If DOT did not want a hole the should have installed a monument case.

1973 To 2015 Is 42 Years, 1983 to 2015 Is 32 YearsPaul,If Ken's father had made the original subdivision you would be absolutely right, but the two go...

oh yes ... the county engineer(surveyor) ...Well....I find it strange that the GIS people are checking plats. Is that actually happening? where I am t...

Be careful what you wish for. It is nearly impossible to write a standard that anticipates all situations. If you have a standard and encounter an unc...

How far out could the survey be?> > There is probably a similar problem in a recording state, i.e. figuring out which records of surveys are err...

There certainly are arguments on both sides, but it does not help cultivate new PLSs when the party chief makes half of what the guy handing tools to ...

Is the title company willing to issue a title policy or certificate to plat that covers the area under the highway? If so, I would suggest talking wit...

> The quit claim deed doesn't really mean much, the owner already has a warranty deed for the land. And the "problem" deed is still in the books. S...

The problem with a corrective deed is that the original owner needs to be involved. If he is available and willing that is the way to go. If not, a q...

You make a very good point, Bill, but I don't think the dignity of calls should be updated with new surveying technology. The dignity of calls were no...