Boundary Monuments: Artificial and Natural Markers

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Land surveying has a rich—and sometimes quirky—history of using monuments that were particular to a given region like wood stakes, iron pipes, and wheelbarrow axles. As a surveyor, you need to know the differences between natural and artificial boundary monuments.

This interactive online course gives you a brief history of boundary monuments; legal principles of permanence, visibility, and accuracy; and a discussion of the “ideal” monument.

Objectives SME Course Applies to

Course Objectives

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

Explain the ancient and contemporary intent of monuments
Discuss the significance of property markers and their permanence
Define the occasional difficulties typically encountered in boundary retracement
Describe boundary markers historic and modern

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT: Patrick C. Garner, P.L.S., Wetland Scientist

Patrick C. Garner, P.L.S., Wetland Scientist Photo

Patrick C. Garner is a Professional Land Surveyor in Massachusetts who has been in private practice for over 40 years. A Principal of Patrick C. Garner Company Inc., he frequently conducts technical seminars, does peer reviews for cities and towns, and works as an expert witness in Massachusetts courts. He also provides numerous active on-line continuing education courses through RedVector, many of which focus on legal, business and technical issues in land surveying.

State Licenses

Nebraska

NE - Engineer (General)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.20 CEUs for this program

New Jersey

NJ - Engineer (General - 24GP000006300)

New York

NY - Engineer (General)

Accreditation: Vector Solutions is authorized by IACET to offer 0.2 CEU for this program.