The Original Survey: Recognition and Significance

The most comprehensive treatment of key elements of original surveys, and the research required to find them, which is an important issue in retracement surveys that have never been fully explored. It will help surveyors become familiar with the proper identification and requirements and find the appropriate evidence using proper procedures.

The most comprehensive treatment of key elements of original surveys, and the research required to find original surveys which is an important issue in retracement surveys that have never been fully explored. It emphasizes the importance and the necessity of determining the creation of the title and its sources along with its accompanying survey or location. The case studies included discussing the consequences where investigators did not follow the complete research procedures, and acted upon less information, even though the law requires otherwise. A practical guide for surveyors to become familiar with the proper identification and requirements and find the appropriate evidence using the right procedures.

This book is intended for the practicing surveyor and will be useful to the legal profession, historical researchers, Federal lands departments, and others interested in surveys.