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1 mile = 5,280 feet
1 kilometer = 0.62137 miles
1 acre = 43,560 square feet
1 acre = 160 square perches
1 perch = 16.5 feet
1 rod = 16.5 feet
1 chain = 66 feet
1 hectare = 2.47104 acres
The Earth’s magnetic pole moves an average of 6.2 miles per year.
A land surveyor locates land title lines and shows the relationship of possession and
title lines; he does not declare who has ownership of land or who has the right of
possession. Such matters are referred to attorneys.
From:
Boundary control and Legal Principles
By Curtis M. Brown
“The problems of boundary lie at the foundation of all surveying, for one must know where a
line is—before he can measure it…..”
From:
Boundaries and Landmarks,
A Practical Manual
By A.C. Mulford
Blazing or painting the trees on a boundary is a common form of marking lines. These must be repainted approximately every 5 years, or when needed.
Common Boundary Survey Monuments
(Left to Right)
Axle, Aluminum Monument, Iron Pipe, Iron Pin.
Stone Monument
Carved Stone Monument
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