Marker, survey

Marker, survey

Exploration and Survey

Landmarks

Part of Cdn. landmarks collection, est.'d in 1952 by R.W. Clark, D.L.S., S.L.S These markers span over 200 years of Canadian surveying & include items from every province & territory except Nfld.

To identify the precise geographical location of a specific site, as determined by a surveyor.

Post design incorporates flared collar near tip, which anchored the post firmly in the ground. It could be easily driven into the site but was almost impossible to dislodge unless it was dug out. this style of post was effective in discouraging thieves or vandals from removing survey markers.

*Source: Historic Monument Committee, Mr. R.O. Semper, chairman/ See also 1978.0811/ Post found at northeast corner of section 35, Township 7, range 24, west of the 4th meridian (Blood Indian reserve no. 148, AB). Placed in Aug. or Sept. 1930 by D. Alpine Smith, D.L.S. Recovered by P.J. Timoschuk, A.L.S, S.L.S. in June 1959. Replaced by Canada Lands Surveys standard posts & 4 pits./ See also 1994.0446-0450.

See 1974.0186, 1973.0742, 1973.0811, and 1973.0699 for more survey-related equipment linked to Timoschuk. (SC - May 2009)

1930-1959

1930

1959

Government of Canada Open Government Licence https://open.canada.ca/en/open-government-licence-canada

1973.0812

Alberta

Blood Indian reserve No. 148"