We have several cadastral–related books or resources which are usually not available anywhere else. Size of order, speed of delivery, and delivery location will determine shipping costs. To order, call 1–800–666–1320 or send us an e-mail.
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Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the US Coast and Geodetic Survey with a copy of the 14.5 minute documentary film about the first triangulation control survey of our country's coast and the recovery of one of its original markers fifty years after it had been thought lost. "The Recovery of Disboro 1839" (written and produced by Richard D. Smith, Wind & Whalebone Media) is now available in DVD format for $20, including postage. Suitable for use during Career Days, Surveyors' Week, and other public presentations, it covers the history of the first survey of our nation's coastline and of the recovery of one of its original markers. Articles about the original survey, begun in 1807, and the work of a team of New Jersey surveyors in 1982 to recover one of its monuments on Disboro Hill, are available on our Links page.
They are here! The Al White History book, the 1973 BLM Manual, and the 1975 BLM Casebook on CD. $25 each, includes postage. All are in PDF format and searchable. (Casebook is in TIF files)
"A History of the Rectangular Survey System" by C. Albert White. ($80 plus shipping) A binder reprint of the best history book ever written about the U.S. cadastral system. The appendices reprints portions of old plats, manuals, and other correspondence. This is a must have resource for every surveying office. (See note above)
“Landslides and Earthquake Displacement of Land Survey Monuments and Land Lines” by C. Albert White. ($25 plus shipping) In his 1998 report, Mr. White uses case studies for sudden landslides, creeping shifts, and earthquake shifts to explain what a cadastral surveyor should be aware of when survey lines and/or monuments have been displaced.
“Specifications for Descriptions of Tracts of Land for Use in Land Orders and Proclamations”
($10 plus shipping) This is a 28–page soft cover reprint of the 1979 BLM specifications, including terminology, abbreviations, and examples.
“Mineral Survey Procedures Guide” ($25 plus shipping) Here is the Department of the Interior's instruction book for United States Mineral Surveyors, complete with maps, diagrams, and a summary of relevant laws.
"Ethics for the Professional Surveyor" by Dennis Mouland. ($30 plus shipping) The original book on ethical behavior for your beloved profession. In fact, the only book ever written on this subject. Now in its second printing!
"1855 GLO Manual of Instructions" ($20 plus shipping) A reprint of the original Manual from the General Land Office covering principles and practices of the PLSS. Fascinating historical perspective! (Note: Field notes not included due to difficulty in obtaining quality reproduction. Call for information.)
"Finding the Law" ($55 plus shipping) A valuable self-study guide on how to conduct legal research yourself. Shows how to read case citations, research by subject and "key words", and even includes administrative sources, like the IBLA Decisions.
"BLM Casebook, 1975" ($85 plus shipping) A 65% size of the original casebook, this has detailed case studies on dozens of BLM projects, with subjects covering just about anything you can imagine. A resource second only to the Manual itself! (See Note Above)
"IBLA Decisions" ($80 plus shipping) A collection (in 2 volumes) of the Interior Board of Land Appeals case decisions relevant to surveying (thru 1981). This provides a great source for study and research on how the BLM's administrative law judges interpret cadastral issues.
"1973 BLM Manual of Instructions" ($65 plus shipping) The current version of the official PLSS book. Includes the sample plat used in most of our seminars. If you survey in a PLSS state, you need to own one. These are soft cover reprints of the Manual – hard covers are no longer published. (See note above)
"Cadastral Survey Legal Reference Guide" ($75 plus shipping) A set of court case references, grouped by topic, for easy identification of cadastral survey related decisions. Each case has a brief synopsis of the issue at hand. General discussions of concepts are also included with case citations. Makes for good references for attorneys who don't know much about surveying.
"Surveys and Surveyors of the Public Domain" by Lola Cazier. ($55 plus shipping) This book is just plain fun. An accurate look at the historical and personal side of original cadastral surveys, as researched by Lola Cazier. Has dozens of pictures and many great stories.
"Initial Points of the Rectangular Survey System" by C. Albert White. ($90 plus shipping) Al White's second book, and as great as his first! This one has all the history, pictures, and facts about every initial point used in the PLSS. This book is fascinating and educational.
