In my area most ordinances exclude overhangs from setback requirements. Most, but not all, exclude porches but that can vary if there is a roof over ...
I can guarantee that not a single server has been shut down. They run 24/7/365. Just the mere fact that when you go to a NGS web address you get the...
There is no such thing ....as a modified state plane system. It is State Plane or it isn't!
You're right - nothing prevents someone from trying. But this gives me something to help protect myself by very easily looking at a plat and saying t...
I do something similar. Every plat has the following note right under the seal:"This is not a true, certified copy unless the signature hereon is an ...
This was my contact....at USGS in [email protected]
Just had another thoughtA couple of years ago I was looking for a 15' quad that USGS did not have scanned and on line. So I sent them an email to ask...
Two possibilities..1.) If there was a county surveyor, how about his old flat files?2.) Or maybe the TX land office that compiled the old grants? W...
The only slight difference I could pretend to see is that a bearing tree actually has a bearing/distance to/from the corner. A witness tree might onl...
Go to the USGS website for free historical & modern quads:The modern quads are really nice because they are layered PDF's including ortho photos.
I'm a pilot, knew about the mail routs, knew about the beacons, but never heard about the arrows until now. I've learned something new today and that...
Among other things I'd worry about if that firm had a COA in the state in question, whether you are listed as the responsible surveyor on another COA,...
Alternate ScenarioYes
I would look for a 3000 series Topcon. It is a generation newer with features that are worth having. We've had a 3003 for 8 or 9 years in daily use ...
There are pros & cons to pillars.As you point out, with pillars there are no centering issues, etc. But the only thing you are checking is the gu...
The R8-1 is not GLONASS able.The R8-1 does have a built in radio so it can act as a base for RTK, but it has to be turned on by Trimble at a cost.The ...