Wilson Donald A. The Original Survey: Recognition and Significance

CRC Press, 2022. — 525 p. — ISBN 978-1-032-11678-5.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 has 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, is an important issue in retracement surveys that has 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 in the book discuss the consequences when investigators do not follow complete research procedures, and act upon less information, even though the law requires otherwise. This is 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 land departments, and others interested in surveys.Land Titles and SurveysThe Elements of Title and Its Significance
Types of Surveys
Original Survey
The Original Survey
Necessity of the Original Survey
Notice
Summary of Court Decisions Regarding Control of Original Survey
Protracted Surveys
Special Cases: In General
Special Cases: Land-Based Situations
Special Cases: Water-Related Situations
Special Cases: Land and Water Uses
Locating Original Surveys and Related Information
Finding the Original Survey
Retracing and Locating Original Surveys
Failure to Find or Honor the Original Survey