Interesting how the definition has changed since the 4th edition.

"Old" has quite a few usages...Typically I would never question the meaning of "Old". But old compared to what? I'm old compared to 1984.The fact that...

"I don't use the term "ancient" simply because.....no barbed wire fences have been in place since time immemorial...."It appears you primarily associa...

Take the GIS map, crumple it up and don't give it another thought. All it will do is confuse you when it comes time to speak with surveyors. It is a ...

You may find your answer here..The Little CAD Engine That Could BLOGYou might try clicking on the patch link (second link down on the right side).At t...

No worries, the USFS will bypass any formal legal r/w rights through their "Motorized Travel Management Plan". The road will not be added to the natio...

I participated in this process several years ago. The NGS provided the equipment and an advisor. They were very strict in the fact that all they could...

> > > Unless someone shows me a Certificate of Survey with a PS signature and seal calling it a 1/16 corner, it is junk in my book. >Readi...

Not much mention of the original survey. Original bearing trees? Calls from the original notes?

Probably a result of a "Buy America" or "Buy American" requirement tied to the funding source.I don't think pride had anything to do with it.As we all...