The POB Point

Surveying History: Commemorating the Louisiana Purchase Survey

It began with an “oath of values,” a common practice in 1815 when the field crews for the survey of the Louisiana Purchase were sworn in and began the rigorous work of defining the Initial Point for the survey. Read More

The History of Writing the History of Surveying in Ohio

In the 1960s, the Ohio Society of Professional Engineers’ magazine, “Ohio Engineer,” published several articles about surveying in Ohio by J. Merrill Weed, a prominent engineer and writer.

Paying Tribute to a Surveying Pioneer

This year marks the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the Fifth Principal Meridian and its Baseline.

The Man Who Changed the History of Ohio

The mystery surrounding the establishment of Ohio's northern border.

Solo Notes: A Surveyor’s Place in History

History is a deep-rooted concept in surveying. In fact, surveying has played a role in human environments and development since the beginning. Read More