This glossary provides definitions for key terms related to field evidence in land surveying. Understanding these terms is crucial for accurate evaluation and interpretation of boundary evidence.
A man-made object used to mark a specific point or boundary, such as iron pipes, concrete posts, or survey markers.
A tree near a corner or line of a survey that is blazed and scribed with identifying marks to serve as a reference point.
A permanently marked point of known elevation used as a reference for surveying or other measurements.
A point where two or more boundary lines meet, often marked by a monument or other physical evidence.
The unauthorized extension of a structure or improvement beyond the property line onto adjacent land.
A series of straight lines that approximate the shoreline of a body of water, used in legal descriptions of riparian properties.
A physical object, either natural or artificial, used to mark the location of a survey point or property corner.
A distinctive natural feature used as a boundary marker, such as a large rock, tree, or stream.
A visible line of possession or use, such as a fence or hedge, that may indicate a property boundary.
A corner established during the original government survey, often given precedence in boundary disputes.
A defined area of land with ascertainable boundaries, typically described in a deed or other legal document.
A legal right to pass through property owned by another, often established for roads, utilities, or other purposes.
A monumented point near a true corner, used when the true corner cannot be monumented directly.