There was no mention by USGS in their notes of the 40" BT if it was one before they set the nail in it. I would say that it probably was already ther...

Lietz SET-2. The heavy metal ones. I could turn accurate angles all day with one. 🙂

Have them provide you with the document that shows how the Ravalli Co GIS department places the Right of Way as they have it shown.Keep us updated on ...

Experience eventually pays off!

Appears to be the type used for making 'horizontal' measurements.

I had come across these patents several years ago when compiling my book on Survey Monument patents and decided against including or showing them. 66...

Sounds like a radio issue. In RTK, set device to "Satel" if you are using an external radio pack. Set to "Internal Satel" if there is no external ra...

Art, matter of fact I did. What did you find? Send me the direct link.

There is a Wheeler monument at North Platte that got moved to the courthouse lawn. It has a flat capstone about 6" thick that overhangs on the top. ...

Trailer HousesThere is a guy in Lancaster County, Nebraska that might be getting close to a trailer house record.40°41'04" 96°53'37"

According to Webster.

I'll create a webpage soon with the full story and photos. The basic concept is that we have found other 1890 Missouri River Commission monuments and...