In Illinois any division that results in a parcel less than 5 acres requires a survey. There are exceptions, however. Google "Illinois Plat Act" for d...

"The Castle" by Franz Kafka......."Compass" by Allen Gurney"Undaunted Courage" by Stephen AmbroseAs well as all the above.......

You probably need need to discuss this with a PA attorney. Mineral Rights severence rules can vary from state to state. But generally, I would think a...

I agree, check your lat-longs against each other too.

For a 30' bust, I would go to Google Earth and get the lat-long of the point (if you can), then use Corpscon to covert to SPC's. That will verify your...

The State of Illinois apparently feels this only applies to the plaintiff in this particular case or others whom might have been granted (or patented...

I think you're obligated to talk to the neighbors. It's a evidence collecting exercise, to ignore their testimony is akin to being negligent.Explain t...

Why I always keep an old laptop with old software stashed away and off the network.For getting through times like these until you have the newer stuff...

I agree this is not an insurance issue but a flood hazard issue. If it's not properly vented and anchored it could float away and cause damage off the...

Most of them have Geography degrees (which is way different than Geology).They probably think COGO is a spring loaded stick you bounce around on.They ...

I agree with Clearcut. It will be seen as both fill and a levee.

Get your money, or at least half of it, up front.This smells like a bad deal about to get worse......

You have to wonder, what was he smoking?

Should never have been project control. I'm with you, the sparks will fly down the road......

I understand it's free and pretty good. A lot of folks in the western part of Illinois tag on to it because it's free. Tom Bryant of Seiler Instrument...

Is this a coastal flood hazard zone? From the elevations it looks like it may be.