Any ideas what the nails were used for?

I found a tutorial on astronomic vs geodetic measurements. It looks like I may have subtracted when I should have added? That would make him further...

Web link to pictureThose who don't have the paper copy at hand can go to this link and advance to page 15.

Captain Lee's MonumentWe should have asked why the observations were made on the east side. The terrain shouldn't have prevented star sights from som...

Where Are His Calculations?I don't have his calculations. I was not questioning whether he was "close enough", but rather "how close" and how to dete...

Would the parties go for a compromise where the straight line is held between the end monuments, but it is agreed that no damages will be sought for t...

Initial Point Ceremony (pictures)Rich is probably on his way to Chattanooga, so I'll post a few pictures that he can supplement later if he likes.It w...

I don't find MORRIS in the current NGS list, possibly because of the traffic safety issue.Google found a history listing that includes it.I'd throw ou...

Event reminder for anyone around - TTTThought this ought to go To The Top with the event coming in a few days.It's looking like a good chance I will m...

You are working for the RR but aren't in communication with their controllers? I'd have expected they would tell you when to be on and off the tracks...

Looks to me like he intended to sell only tract 1, but also very clumsily said that both he and the buyer of tract 1 could use the road.

Fast entry of quadrant bearingsI would think keeping it unambiguous would be the higher priority. No use making it faster if it is confusing enough t...

Note on plat--COME TAKE YOUR WHIPPIN !!!He didn't indicate there was any discrepancy between the monuments and occupation. Just between those and the...