Re: Finding the line between survey points
[Re: TreedaBlackdog]
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11/15/18 12:33 PM
11/15/18 12:33 PM
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Not being known as real bright ( but yes overly man like ) I would stand at point one with the gps and save the bearing to point two. Now I would go to point two and save the bearing to point one. Now if I walk between the two points and check the go to bearing for either point when it matches I think I’m on the line no?
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Re: Finding the line between survey points
[Re: TreedaBlackdog]
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11/15/18 12:44 PM
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I guess I am confused - how do I use a compass if I dont now which way to get my bearing - I can not visibly see one point from the other - so I can not get a true bearing....... Property deed/legal description should give the bearing and distance.
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Re: Finding the line between survey points
[Re: white17]
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11/15/18 12:47 PM
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Yes. Just enter both points in the GPS. Stand at one and hit GOTO. It will give you a bearing to the other point. Be sure you know what your settings are. Either magnetic or true. This ^. I have done this many times for work and for myself at the ranch. Once that straight line is identified on your GPS (way points/end points) then the GPS will tell you when you are on top of it when you go and walk it. It will be very close! Once those end points are established it is easy to find and see where that line/boundary is at. If you have a hand held/cell phone with app you can do it very easily. Good Luck.
Last edited by snowy; 11/15/18 12:51 PM.
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Re: Finding the line between survey points
[Re: TreedaBlackdog]
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11/15/18 01:19 PM
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Many home methods work very well. I have used two sections of metal conduit, a compass, a 4 foot level, and a rifle scope to establish a line. It was accurate enough for the situation. However, consider the potential inaccuracy of any home method if anything significant is at stake.
In my experience not all of my GPS units agree perfectly, although the current models are much better than earlier generation units. The least accurate were Magellan and required a frequent reset. The units available today are astonishing in what they do and I use them nearly every day for work and/or recreation. My Garmin Oregon and Garmin InReach Explorer+ agree perfectly so far. However, I have been using the InReach for only about two months
I also rely on the OnX software almost daily. It truly saved the day for me on one occasion. Ironically, it is inaccurate about one leg of my own property boundary that is accurately surveyed and staked. So I wonder about other potential inaccuracies. When I have had the opportunity to compare OnX with a known survey line elsewhere so far it has been accurate.
Surveyors use GPS equipment that is far more sophisticated and far more expensive than the best consumer equipment. When dealing with property boundaries, it is wise to hire a professional surveyor if accuracy of the property boundary matters.
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Re: Finding the line between survey points
[Re: warrior]
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11/15/18 01:54 PM
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Property deed/legal description should give the bearing and distance.
yep, easy peazy, read the Plat and use a compass, Had to do our 106 Y-shaped acres.....ooohh boy it was fun...that's what a brush axe is for!
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Re: Finding the line between survey points
[Re: TreedaBlackdog]
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11/15/18 02:39 PM
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I literally have both pins - I could string a line and cut down every tree it touches.......I am trying to avoid that I pulled a masons line 1/2 mile through timber, cut the string not the tree. Using the compass, look up what ever the offset/declination is at that spot and line that bearing up with a tree off yonder, walk to the tree and repeat, do it again etc. (Instead of going to magnetic north you want to aim for the 3 or 5 or what ever it is- if going west add/ subtract the same number of degrees)
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Re: Finding the line between survey points
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11/15/18 02:40 PM
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