Those who are heavily invested in a boundary dispute are passionate for many reasons and mistakenly assume that their surveyor of choice will share in and vigorously defend those same passions.

As is the case with a literal hill, navigating Capitol Hill can be difficult, challenging and there are a lot of obstacles. However, with the right knowledge, navigator and some courage, even this hill can be circumnavigated.

Abraham Lincoln left some substantial footsteps for Illinois surveyors to follow.

A few years ago, Michael J. Pallamary compiled many of the lectures and articles written by the late Curtis M. Brown, along with the writings of others who chose to respond in some way to Brown’s views, into a volume entitled "The Curt Brown Chronicles."

Disasters can bring out the best and worst in people.

Roxanne Nimmer, PS, explains her decision to become a professional surveyor as a fluke.

Back in 1978, when Deward Bowles, RPLS, got his start in the surveying profession as a chainman, he says he was honestly just doing it for money and didn’t think much about it.

I never have been a big proponent of regulation, but I have recognized for a long time that regulation of the surveying profession is probably a good thing.

We tend to trust professionals who have diplomas, certificates and licenses hanging on their walls.