My first thought would be to look for the outhouse. It would have had a hole dug that would extend below cultivation. But then you'd have to scrape ...

I'm afraid I don't get your point Shawn. So they occupied 2 points with GPS, ran the data through their software, crunched their own statistics, and ...

Burying glass or some other man made object with a set stone is not uncommon - especially in areas that are rocky to begin with. It's a way to distin...

Now you're getting too serious. Since when do surveyors know and use proper English? Next thing you know you're going to tell us we're supposed to k...

They show up on eBay frequently. In fact my search just turned up 14:

I capitalize - don't ask me why. I just do.

Too much time on your hands, ehh?But they are cute! And all too true.

I think you could do a preliminary plat, not signed, that they could then properly evaluate the title issues. Collaboration with the title company is...

ALWAYS get the OK from the guy you expect to write the check.

BoringHere's a link to Forestry Suppliers showing their "increment borers":

I know I'm not a PLSS type and I know the article was written by a news guy, but are some people misapplying the term "meander line" when the try to s...

As long as it is suspended and not in constant contact with moisture, 100 years would not surprise me.A couple of obvious things to investigate:- "Bor...

Making a new plumb bob?Actually right now I'm working on my first site vane.

My one and only personal plumb bob since 1970 is a 14 oz. When I buy them for the crew I get 16 oz. I can't imagine using a heavier one for day in a...

Well, it's paid for and still works.