Product Description

This new edition of a classic surveying and land law reference has been significantly revised to include updates on laws of boundary evidence, the advances of Global Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Satellites (GPS) and their impact on surveying measurements. This volume provides new insights into the historic basis for boundary determinations, and expanded coverage on ownership, transfer, and description of real property.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #474851 in Books
• Published on: 2003-05-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 480 pages

From the Publisher
Considered a classic in the field, this latest edition provides outstanding information on the science of measurements, evaluation of evidence and the laws and customs that define boundaries. Features new chapters which explore the distinction between GLO and other means of creating boundaries, surveying terminology, Riparian boundary and expanded coverage of title examination. Includes scores of tables, diagrams and unique photographs which enhance the written material.

From the Back Cover
The updated edition of the standard resource on boundaries

This new edition of Brown’s Boundary Control and Legal Principles–the classic surveying and land law reference–is significantly revised to reflect the latest advances in the field, while providing new insights into the historic basis for boundary determinations.

The scope of professional surveying services is changing, and this Fifth Edition has all the necessary information to navigate the complex, evolving area of boundary law. It addresses new changes to laws of boundary evidence; locating easements and reversions; and ownership, transfer, and description of real property. The latest information on the technologies advancing boundary law is covered, including Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS), and their impact on surveying measurements. A wealth of case studies on federal and state nonsectionalized land surveys demonstrates real-world examples of covered material.

Brown’s Boundary Control and Legal Principles, Fifth Edition is an essential reference tool for professional surveyors studying for state surveying licensing, students, and attorneys in real estate and land law.

About the Author
WALTER G. ROBILLARD is President of Walter G. Robillard & Associates in Atlanta, Georgia.
DONALD A. WILSON is President of Land & Boundary Consultants, Inc. in Newfields, New Hampshire.
The late CURTIS M. BROWN was a partner of Brown & Hall, a major land surveying firm in Sacramento, California.

Customer Reviews

The Surveyor's Bible
While preparing for my licensing exam, I read this book from cover to cover. It addresses every principle of retracement (sequential and simultaneous conveyances), public lands, and riparian issues thoroughly. The highlighted "principle" at the heading of each new topic makes remembering the main points simple. I can honestly say that every question on the NCEES exam that dealt with general principles and practice was answered in this book. I passed on my first sitting, and this book was one of the main reasons why. If you can only study one reference, this is it. Every practicing surveyor should also refer to it regularly.

beyond the books
This publication covers a preponderance of topics to provide objectivity to what can be a highly subjective matter. Concepts and principles are delineated in meaningful ways and the applications are expounded upon.
A must for all persons involved with land management, use, development, and preservation.

Boundary Control and Legal Principals
This is the definitive work on boundary control. Technicians preparing for the SIT and PLS tests should own this book.