A tree scribed 'T 7 S R 6 9 W S 3 6 B T' with a yellow 'Bearing Tree' tag in a forested area.

A Newly Scribed Bearing Tree

Bearing trees are monumentation too! They are established to ensure that an obliterated corner monument can be reestablished in the same location without paying for another land survey.

A landscape view of a river winding through a forested canyon with mountains in the background, featuring a surveying instrument and a GNSS receiver on a rod in the foreground.

Boundaries Along Waterways

Boundaries along waterways can be tricky. In some cases, riparian law may allow for a slow and imperceivable shift in the location of a boundary along a waterway. Be sure to know the facts with a new boundary survey.

A buried land survey monument that was unearthed and is surrounded by dirt, green plants, and roots.

Buried Monuments

Buried monuments are often difficult to locate but are commonly encountered in boundary retracement surveys. In this case, an iron pin had been set a few feet from the original corner prior to our arrival. Fortunately, we were able to recover the original monument beneath the surface, which serves as the controlling evidence for the boundary.

A GNSS receiver and rod in an open field with two horses grazing in the background, trees and hills in the distance.

Fences are Expensive

We live in an era where the cost of everything is so much. Don’t get caught replacing that fence that you intend to replace this year. Marking and posting of boundaries lets you know where your most valuable assets are, and properly placed fences keep those assets where they need to be...

A topographic map showing contour lines indicating elevation, with labels for ownership, and a background aerial view of rural land.

GIS Mapping

Relying on tax maps or GIS data to determine property boundaries can lead to costly mistakes. These sources are typically not accurate and should not be used for boundary determination. Before you build, protect your investment with a boundary survey that clearly defines your property lines.

A land survey monument marker with property boundary signs in a forested area, with a backpack and surveying equipment lying on the ground nearby.

Does Your Land Adjoin Federal or State Land?

In some cases, this can be reassuring as a modern survey may have been completed. In other situations, it could signal a potential for conflict, especially when encroachments, gaps, or overlapping claims arise. A professional boundary survey provides clarity, peace of mind, and the legal foundation you need to protect your property rights with confidence.

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Mineral Lands

Maybe your investment is below the ground? Mineral surveys and claims can be challenging to locate. A boundary survey can help identify the extent of your rights to minerals and other interests underneath your feet...

Snow-covered ground with scattered pine needles, pine cones, a pink ribbon, a silver marker, and a metal survey marker or monument near rocks.

Need a Second Opinion?

Sometimes professionals can make mistakes. It’s important to trust your judgement early on and get a second opinion. We can investigate boundary defects and provide guidance to solve them.