Mine have evolved over time, but basically I tailor them to the audience.?ÿ Ask your client what they consider to be significant movement and create a...

Once some mapping fundamentals are met, the aesthetics of a given plat are dependent on the particulars of the parcel's geometry.?ÿ Some plats are too...

A dozen years ago, while I was living in Bethel, Maine, I ran out of excuses and invited my mother-in-law up for a visit.?ÿ We picked her up at Portla...

Thanks gentlemen.?ÿ From your responses, I am guessing that my view of the PLSS as one giant pin cushion has more to do with the large volume of Weste...

True, but what about all the other details in a survey that provide valuable information.?ÿ Google has shown the world just how valuable data can be.?...

It would be considered surveying without a license in NC.?ÿ The big issue is that GIS guys and gals typically have no understanding or training in err...

I'd be afraid to sort my data using tax IDs.?ÿ In New England, tax maps are created and managed by towns and vary greatly.?ÿ NC's parcel IDs are, in t...

@field-dog If you include islands and bays, Maine has the third highest amount of shoreline in the Lower 48 after Florida and Louisiana. Maine is th...

Spend a few hours researching techniques for studying before settling on an arbitrary study regiment.?ÿ Some of your study habits will be unique to yo...

Use a geek whistle like Jon suggested.?ÿ Make sure you do a soft power off on your DC before removing the jump drive.?ÿ I've had a few that got corrup...

If the line is 6" or greater diameter, hire someone with a ground penetrating radar unit that is capable of detecting up to 10' below surface.?ÿ?ÿ Ha...

@jph If I had grown up surveying I would agree with you. However, I grew up logging and watched my dad and many others flag boundaries without issue....

I have no problem flagging lines with a compass for logging or clearing brush in rural areas.?ÿ I rarely get to do it anymore because I don't give cli...

I've performed surveys that I would almost be willing to pay to work on because of the thrill of searching for and finding buried treasure.?ÿ ?ÿ The ...

I'm surprised by the negative views of RTNs.?ÿ I've been using NC's for three years and have had only positive experiences. Granted, it's hard to be c...

I've encountered similar situations.?ÿ I place no stock in tax maps.?ÿ Pull a few deeds, scare up a couple of corners, and then compare risk to value....