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12-hour – $149 (Save $31)
Public Land Survey System Retracement and Remonumenation (2 Hours)
Course Description:
As the United States started expanding west, it became apparent that a system was needed to be put in place to provide an organized way for the Government to map and sell land. The Rectangular Survey System was first proposed and enacted through the Land Ordinance of 1785. As time has passed, many of the corners set by the original surveyors have been lost. This class will give the surveyor an insight to the history of the Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and how it was established. Along with the history, the class will discuss the layout of the PLSS system and the instructions used by the original surveyors. Information on original notes, and where to find them, will be provided as these notes will be critical during the retracement and remonumentation the a PLSS survey. Field methods that will be used to retrace and remonument PLSS corners will be discussed, along with how this field data will be used to remonument a corner.
Dispute Resolution Basics for Land Surveyors (2 hours)
Course Description:
This course will study the basics of conflict in general, as well as some specific types of situations that are likely to be encountered in a boundary dispute and some practical strategies for helping to resolve the boundary dispute.
Principles of Boundary Location (4 hours)
Course Description:
The determination of land boundaries is a fundamental aspect of land ownership, deeply rooted in historical, legal, and technical disciplines. This course explores the origins of land boundaries, the principles guiding their creation, and the ethical responsibilities that surveyors must uphold. Correct boundary determination is essential to maintaining property rights, resolving disputes, and ensuring the orderly transfer of real estate.
Historic American Surveys – The Lewis and Clark Expedition (4 hours)
Course Description:
The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804-1806) remains one of the most significant undertakings in the history of American exploration. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, it marked the first American overland expedition to the Pacific Ocean. Led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, the journey traversed uncharted territories, provided scientific and geographical data, and established American claims to the western lands, influencing the nation’s expansionist future. This expedition is often viewed as the defining adventure of the American ideal of exploration, embodying themes of courage, discovery, and manifest destiny.
