Thanks again for the constructive insightful feedback.

Looked like a consensus at first, but now the replies almost seem to indicate a 50/50 split. As noted in the original post, the deeds all refer to "L...

Here you go. There is no linework that looks like a stream, and no differentiation from other lot lines on the plat. The c/l branch label is split o...

The subdivision plat actually does call out "branch" further down the channel, away from my area of interest. If not for that, I probably wouldn't ha...

That's what I saw, Bill93. Abiguity. What we try not to create....

These are streams, or more commonly branches in local parlance. My guess is the North and West end are springs, or used to be. Field work to come.

Thanks!

Make hay while the sun shines.

My grips are working with GRIPS variable set to "2". Sometimes things get changed somehow... Command: GRIPS, enter "2" Let me know if that helps. ...

Carlson software does this with .dwg files, with the option to browse a map to open drawings. If you have GIS software, it is not that difficult to k...

Carlson has a good page on hardware requirements.

Steel tape (chain), plumb bob, and transit is as far back as I go.

Until it's right.... Seriously, though, I would have a hard time putting a number on the drafting time too. I find it varies greatly, but I do a lot...

@minbarwinkle You can buy a leather hammer holster that goes on a belt and has steel hinged jaws so you just slap the hammer into it instead of havi...

What Ozzy said. Run away from UCS!