The Public Land Survey System (PLSS), whether you are a Colonial, PLSS, or Texas Surveyor, is an Important Topic for Any Examinee. If you’ve practiced in the PLSS, knowing the types of corners is easy. A colonial surveyor? Read the BLM Manual of 2009 and know the definitions of (1) existent, (2) obliterated, and (3) lost corners! Beware, because of and be able to recall the keywords of each term because they are often formed into NCEES questions.
The Question:
During a retracement survey, a subsequent re-survey of the property shows that the north quarter-corner of section 31, township 2 north, range 5 east, was “re-established by proportioning the north quarter-corner based on two found points: the north-east quarter-corner and north-west quarter-corner.” When the re-surveyor found the north corner, what condition was it in?
Answer Choices
A) Lost
B) Existent
C) Obliterated
D) Non-Existent
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