I was contacted by a lady requesting assistance in locating property markers. Her need was because a neighbor was disputing placement of a fence recently installed. She further explained that survey company’s would not return her calls and one that did was very expensive.
Welcoming a challenge I told her I would be glad to assist and made clear I was not a surveyor or licensed in the practice but I could locate the property markers placed when properties were defined and documented previously.
I researched her address and obtained a copy of the property deed. That deed had detail that referenced the original survey and Plat map from 1957. Arriving at her home the first goal was to locate any corner marker so we could measure off it and locate the markers in the area of interest.
Using a neighbors marker (across street) that was recently exposed and marked by a flag I measured to find the general area needed to detect and locate a marker in the area in question. Once identified general vicinity and activating my detector I scanned carefully and identified the spot to dig. The 5 inch diameter hole I dug revealed one of the original iron stakes dead center and only 4 inches beneath the surface. 🙂
Another challenge solved.
I and other members of The Ring Finders can assist with more than searching for lost jewelry. I have located cell phones, car keys, key fobs, eye glasses in addition to historical artifacts. You never know what’s under your feet. If curious and would like someone to search your properties feel free to contact me or another detectorist whom would be thrilled to assist you.
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