On Tue, 9 Nov 2004 06:54:49 -0500, "Morgans"
wrote:

In the deeds I read, surveyers measured by chains and rods. I think
they also used perches, but I have never seen a reference to one.

all the best -- Dan Ford

The ones I have seen lately use mainly lasers and detectors. I think GPS is
used in some manner, also.

I meant that the survey literally recorded measurements as "three
chains, two rods from the oak tree to the other oak tree".

(I particularly like "the other oak"

One chain = 66 feet.

One rod = 16.5 feet

(How would you like to carry that chain and rod around with you all
day?)


all the best -- Dan Ford
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