Colonial Surveying with Kids

Posted By donald poole on 10/23/2008 at 2:57 PM

I took a group of middle school kids out today on the town line project that I am involved with here on Ol' Cape Cod.

We did locate one ancient bound, set in the mid 1700's and a "remarkable" rock as it was described in a 1737 deed.

I am suspicious of the drill hole but it does fit the description of the property.

Here's some photo's for you viewing pleasure and please don't flame me about the set up... It worked for what was needed and the kids got to see an old transit in use...

Two Kids with their fields books donated by Sokkia
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All the Kids at the "Remarkable Rock"
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the Dennis/Brewster Town Line Bound form the mid 1700's, date uncertain
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Donald Poole, PLS, is the founder and owner of Outermost Land Survey Inc. (www.outermostlandsurvey.com) based in Cape Cod, Mass. Poole is a long-time member of ACSM, NSPS and MALSCE. He serves on the board of directors for MALSE as well as the professional development committee and is a past president of the local chapter.

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