In my original post I discussed how you could create your own ground control markers using a plotter and some vinyl. I said I’d update you on how well they weather. The photo above shows a fresh marker, hot off my trust HP Z5200 large format printer. In my mind as I typed that last sentence I mentally… Read More »
Gerrymandering Works Redistricting a state legislative map can increase a political party’s power base for a solid ten years. This is power they didn’t have to earn at the ballot box one local election at a time. It is power they give themselves by deft maneuvers and sleight of hand involving demographic and geographic nuances. Done correctly, it… Read More »
You need to read this post if you use online county government maps. The Takeaways “What boundaries are is a matter of law; where boundaries are is a matter of fact.” Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location, sixth edition, page 3. A court of proper jurisdiction may determine the extent of a property owner’s rights, which is the… Read More »
“Ignorance of the geography is no excuse, Counselor.” Here’s the thesis of this article: There are geographic resources out there. Attorneys, you don’t have to make up geographic stuff and then turn your ignorance of geography into a regulation no one can really interpret or follow. One of my favorite blatant lies emanating from the legal world is,… Read More »
If a property boundary dispute is older than 25 years old, in the legal field, we call it an ancient boundary dispute. These disputes are very common! ancient, adj. Evidence. (14c) Having existed for a long time without interruptions, usu. at least 20 to 30 years <ancient deed> <ancient map>. • Ancient items are usu. presumed to be… Read More »
Welcome to a partnership between the Missouri Mappers Association and GeoVelo where we are developing a uniform manual of procedures and resources for every Missouri government cadastral mapper Thank you! I am grateful the Missouri Mappers Association who have asked me back for the third year in a row to teach another set of classes at their 2019… Read More »
DIY UAV Ground Control Markers Hey, Kids! It’s All Drones These Days! Thanks to their availability, quality, and increasing ease of use, many GIS organizations are collecting aerial imagery with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). With the abundance of high-resolution imagery coming from UAVs, members of the GIS tribe often find ourselves using ground control markers (GCMs) to georeference… Read More »
This was originally posted in 2015. My good friend Kris and his lovely fiancé Dena are in the process of buying a house. Kris has helped me work on my motorcycles and trucks more times than I can count. He’s one of those good guys who will help you out without ever asking for anything in return, and… Read More »