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This group is for the general discussion of the history of the science of surveying. All periods are on the table, with particular emphasis on 18th & 19th Century surveying. Topics include instruments and makers, surveyors, instruments, techniques, maps, and more.

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Photo: Mr. Dale Loberger, Civilian Surveyor

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Re: So. Ore. Original Surveyors
... Cherie, I have done similar research for County Surveyor's in my area. I am still researching and always looking. One thing that you might try since County
Posted - Wed Jun 17, 2009 6:47 pm
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So. Ore. Original Surveyors
I am looking for photos of early surveyor's of southern Oregon, especially of Josephine County. I am working on trying to get pictures of all the County
Posted - Wed Jun 17, 2009 3:28 pm
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Repro Brass Half Gunters Chain on eBay
I have listed today, with Mr. Edward Bay, a reproduction brass half Gunter's Chain made by Mr. Milton Denny. Reproduction Andrew Ellicott style (circa 1790)
Posted - Wed Feb 18, 2009 5:45 pm
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Re: wooden chaining stakes vs. metal pins?
... (the ... like ... I'm ... wooden, ... Try this web site: http://www.amesinstrumentcompany.com/other.html They offer chains as well as chaining pins,
Posted - Tue Dec 9, 2008 6:09 pm
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Re: wooden chaining stakes vs. metal pins?
... I have an original metal (iron) chain winder datable to the later part of the 1700s. I also use matal stakes (wrought iron) for my interpretation (c1790.)
Posted - Mon Dec 8, 2008 10:33 pm
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