Table of Contents – The American Surveyor – Vol.14, No2 2017

Thought Leader: Our Own Worst Enemy
…there seems to be some loss of quality at the stage in the work where judgement is applied and decisions are made.
By Lee Lovell, Ps
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Reconnaissance: A Land Title Survey in 15 Hours? LOL
Our ALTA expert examines the HeroX competition to eliminate the need for surveyors.
By Gary Kent, PS
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Vantage Point: In and Out of the Box
The protection of the public requires recognizing and admitting help is needed and seeking it.
By Wendy Lathrop, PS, CFM
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Decided Guidance: Staying Within Your Survey
There’s no need to swim to Hawaii for pineapples when you are standing in a grocery store full of fruit.
By Jason E. Foose, PS
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Surveying & Mapping Industry Economics
A Colorado surveyor mines data to provide an insightful look at what has happened to the surveying community.
By Lee Lovell, PS
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Captain James Riley: The Sea, the Sahara, the Swamp and the Sea
A celebrated GLO Deputy Surveyor had an incredible life with much hardship before he ever began surveying.
By Joseph D. Fenicle, PS
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I Hope I Will Never See a Tree That Cannot Be
In Part 2, one of our eminent statesmen continues sharing his knowledge about trees, this time mis-identification.
By Walt Robillard, PS, Esq.
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C&GS Surveyor Lt. Chares Pierce: Southwest Desert & Mountain 1934-35
In Part 2, the NOAA historian discusses the days when surveying was really tough.
By Albert "Skip" Theberge
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On the Level with NSPS: Constant Progress-New Beginnings
Let us all take this opportunity to recommit ourselves to our families, our practices and our profession.
By J. Anthony Cavell, PS
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