Below is the Table of Contents of the book: WATERWAY BOUNDARIES ALONG INLAND RIPARIAN LANDS CANALS & ISLANDS: A Compilation of Historical Records Including Abstracts from Cases, Statutes & Law Reviews (Detailed Sections on Pennsylvania).  We hope this gives you a preview of the important information presented in the book. This book is sold through the PSLS online book store and is available for purchase. 

During a recent retracement survey, I encountered a rusted one-inch iron pipe with its cap lying nearby. At first glance, it looked like a forgotten relic. On closer inspection, however, I realized it had been set decades ago by a surveyor who is still practicing in northwest Pennsylvania. That deteriorating monument made me pause—not only to reflect on the longevity of my colleague’s career, but also to wonder whether I might someday outlive the monuments I set.

1.1 Border Vista – Boundary Vista  A border vista and boundary vista is any defined cleared space between two areas of foliage intended to provide a clear demarcation line between the two areas. (1) These vistas have been written about primarily with surveys associated with state and international boundaries, however; nationally recognized survey text and publications have been relatively silent on this subject for private boundary surveys Perhaps this lack of writing or ackn

Information abstracted from "Waterways Boundaries Along Inland Riparian Lands, Canals & Islands.

In early December 2024, John Clark, Larry Leso, Timothy Rojahn, and I represented the Pennsylvania Society of Land Surveyors at the Pennsylvania School Counselors Association Conference in Hershey, PA. The conference covered two days. They had a whole room for vendors/exhibitors, and we talked to quite a few people about land surveying. On the first day the attendees were given a bingo card for which they had to visit the vendors to get their cards filled out. This got us qui

I had the opportunity to present a 1-hour session entitled “The Subdivision Plan and the Surveyor” to members of PAAZO, PA Association of Zoning Officials, an affiliate association of PSATS, PA State Association of Township Supervisors, on May 4th in Hershey.  The session was well attended with over 80 zoning officials in attendance. 

The 2026 Scouting BSA National Jamboree will be held from July 22 through July 31, 2026, at the Summit Bechtel Reserve near Glen Jean, West Virginia. The National Society of Professional Surveyors is again providing sponsorship for the offering of the Surveying Merit Badge. The Surveying Merit Badge is one of the more difficult badges to obtain because of the significant requirements. I had the honor of serving as a surveying merit badge counselor for the 2023 Jamboree a

One of the most common concerns I hear from surveyors is the difficulty in finding responsible, entry-level candidates to join their companies. After teaching the Surveying Merit Badge at the 2025 California University Merit Badge University (MBU), I've found an excellent pool of potential future surveyors. For the past 26 years, California University of PA has hosted MBU, providing scouts with the opportunity to earn merit badges. I've had the pleasure of teaching Surveying