Monumented Land Survey

This type of land survey is a land survey in which monuments are used to mark the boundaries of a specific land parcel. You may want to know what is a monument? Its a physical object placed on ground to mark the location of a position. For example, the corner monument of a property is an iron rod with sufficient length driven vertically into the ground and the top of the rod is at the same or slightly below natural ground level. For identification purpose, a cap (indicating the registration number of the surveyor) on top of the monument rod. In addition it is useful for title insurance purposes as the Surveyor is interested in clarifying the title commitment and legal description and exceptions for the subject property.

The first step when performing a this type of land survey is to check whether there are any existing property corner monuments (either in the subject property or adjacent property). Once adequate number of monuments and other associated information (on boundary fences and other reference lines) are gathered, the land surveyor will carry out several measurements. The recorded measurements will then be compared with the legal or title descriptions for interested land parcel and of the adjacent parcels. Thus the property boundary will determined while taking into account of the accuracy of the located or existing monuments, age of the subject parcel and any other information collected.

Once the determination of the boundary location, land monuments are driven at each angle point or change of direction. Similarly at the beginning or end of a curve the monuments will be driven. As mentioned before, a cap (indicating the registration number of the responsible surveyor) identifying the registration should be placed on the steel pin. In some cases it is practical to place monuments on an extension of the line. These are call offsets, are used on curb heads or sidewalks.

It is important to note that the land survey plat is a map of the monument land survey, which is available in the public office designated by the Land commissioners. One of the main reasons of recording this monument land survey information is to furnish reliable survey data for future land surveys. In other words, monument land survey is done in interest of public or public record. These will protect the land owners interest in the property.

The monument land surveys are the basis for preparation of Land Survey Plats. Normally, Monumented Land Surveys are performed on a land parcel located within the platted subdivision or on a parcel of un-platted land. Also, the land survey plats include several items as set forth in the Land Registry Statutes of any given country. For example, these items may include: 1) A scale sketch or plan or drawing of the boundaries of the parcel, all necessary dimensions needed to establish the boundaries in the field, 2) a detailed description of all monuments both existing and new ones which mark the boundaries of the property, 3) Detailed description of all control monuments used in carrying out the survey, and 4) The basis of the bearings used, including any conflicting boundary details. Additionally, the land survey plat should also include a statement or a certification of the surveyor indicating the survey was carried out either by himself or by a third party under the his direct responsibility, supervision, and checking.

The monument land surveying is an important aspect of land surveying, when considering the legality, accuracy and public record.

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