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Land Surveyors United https://landsurveyorsunited.com/ 👋Help us excite the next generation of land surveyors, worldwide!

Land Surveyors United is a professional development network for geospatial professionals. It is a social place for professional land surveyors to crowdsource solutions from the field. With an original mission to build a place for a global alliance among land surveyors to form. in March of 2007, LSU was the first-of-its-kind global social support platform for professional land surveyors and geodesi

sts worldwide, where frictionless geocollaboration is the coin of the realm. The community members range from surveying students to retired professional land surveyors, from geodetic technicians to professors of geosciences, bringing together employees of public and private companies, equipment and software enterprises, universities, employers and contractors of land surveying activities. Land Surveyors United has grown steadily for close to 10 years, unifying what would become the global cultural institution that exists today. Justin and Skip Farrow (1953-2015) had a vision of a better future for the professional land surveyors of the world. Their experience had shown them that the best technical support that any land surveyor can have is the support of another experienced land surveyor. On Land Surveyors United, geomatics, geospatial and surveying professionals have been given the opportunity to build and grow their own global support network which can be accessed from any device. Different by design, compartmentalized into dedicated geosocial support groups themed by location, survey equipment support for unsupported instruments, theme or surveying related topic. Today with over 11,900 network contributors, 50,000+ followers and site visits in the hundreds of thousands per month, we are proud to say that Land Surveyors United has become the world's largest and most diverse cultural resource for professional surveyors anywhere on earth. Surveyors in the network enjoy continual social, cultural and professional growth, together. Outside of the network, they follow a river of knowledge LSU is a place where professional land surveying will never die.

05/02/2025

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Learning the ropes, one measurement at a time.  What’s the most valuable lesson you learned from a mentor?
05/02/2025

Learning the ropes, one measurement at a time. What’s the most valuable lesson you learned from a mentor?

Surveying ruins: where holding steady feels like an extreme sport.   It’s about bridging the past with the present, capt...
05/02/2025

Surveying ruins: where holding steady feels like an extreme sport. It’s about bridging the past with the present, capturing the essence of surveying as not just technical work, but as part of a larger narrative of preservation, renewal, and transformation.

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Why do we always hear that Land Surveying is the Second Oldest Profession?The Timeless Role of Surveying: The SECOND Old...
05/02/2025

Why do we always hear that Land Surveying is the Second Oldest Profession?

The Timeless Role of Surveying: The SECOND Oldest Profession
https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/futurists/past/the-second-oldest-profession

The Second Oldest Profession: The Timeless Role of Land Surveying in Civilization “Land surveying is the second-oldest profession.” This familiar saying is often delivered with a knowing chuckle among surveyors. It’s a playful nod to the profession’s deep historical roots, an acknowledgment ...

Gibbons!!!  Fun reminder that even in technical professions like surveying, nature finds ways to surprise and entertain....
05/02/2025

Gibbons!!! Fun reminder that even in technical professions like surveying, nature finds ways to surprise and entertain. Surveyors often find themselves in diverse environments, but unexpected wildlife encounters like this make the job memorable.

What do you think the monkey is thinking?

Ever wondered what makes a total station tick? Here’s the heart and soul of precision surveying.  Daren McNeill shared w...
05/02/2025

Ever wondered what makes a total station tick? Here’s the heart and soul of precision surveying. Daren McNeill shared with us the inside of a total station ... These images are a testament to the complexity hidden within the sleek exterior of modern surveying tools. They showcase how the precision of every measurement relies on a symphony of mechanics and electronics, meticulously designed to capture data with utmost accuracy.

Can you identify the key components in this total station?

The large instrument is an early geodetic monitoring device, possibly a theodolite or an electronic distance measurement...
05/02/2025

The large instrument is an early geodetic monitoring device, possibly a theodolite or an electronic distance measurement (EDM) system, designed for extreme accuracy over vast distances. Before drones and satellites, it was all about the climb. This setup was likely part of crucial deformation monitoring to detect ground movement, essential for volcanic activity studies like those conducted around Mount St. Helens.

What’s the instrument in use?

The custom bracket ensures stability even in challenging environments where traditional tripods aren’t feasible such as ...
04/02/2025

The custom bracket ensures stability even in challenging environments where traditional tripods aren’t feasible such as a rugged construction site where a total station is securely mounted on a custom bracket attached to a steel structure. The equipment appears to be set up for monitoring precise measurements during structural modifications, likely for deformation or alignment tracking.

Thoughts?

Long before rulers and calculators, prehistoric societies mastered measurement with nothing more than ropes and knots.  ...
04/02/2025

Long before rulers and calculators, prehistoric societies mastered measurement with nothing more than ropes and knots. Discover how these simple tools shaped cities, monuments, and civilizations in Knots and Numbers: How Prehistoric Societies Standardized Measurement. The origins of geometry start here!

https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/futurists/past/knots-and-numbers-how-prehistoric-societies-standardized-measurem

A true global platform for land surveyors to collaborate, network, and share knowledge, advancing the field through collective expertise.

survey markers like this one are crucial for maintaining geodetic control points, essential for mapping, construction, a...
04/02/2025

survey markers like this one are crucial for maintaining geodetic control points, essential for mapping, construction, and land management. The warning signifies the marker's critical role, with legal penalties reinforcing its importance to national infrastructure. The survey marker is a silent testament to the foundational work of surveyors and engineers. Each marker holds historical and functional value, representing countless hours of precision work that supports our nation's infrastructure.

Where’s the coolest place you’ve found a survey marker?

Ronnie Flanary making due from may in 2012, cardboard & ribbon to shade the screen.  Despite the advanced technology in ...
04/02/2025

Ronnie Flanary making due from may in 2012, cardboard & ribbon to shade the screen. Despite the advanced technology in surveying equipment, sometimes the most effective fix is a basic one—like a piece of cardboard. This is the essence of fieldwork—resourceful, adaptable, and always focused on getting the job done, no matter the conditions. It highlights the balance between using advanced technology and applying practical problem-solving skills.

Tell us about how you have MacGyvered your gear in the field.

Peek a Boo ... the contrast between decay and precision, reminding us that even structures long abandoned hold valuable ...
04/02/2025

Peek a Boo ... the contrast between decay and precision, reminding us that even structures long abandoned hold valuable data. Surveyors don’t just measure land—they uncover histories, redefine boundaries, and help breathe new life into forgotten places.

What’s the most unexpected place you’ve had to set up a total station?

Richard Andrus sent some great photos from back in the day ... some great shots of a crew at work!
04/02/2025

Richard Andrus sent some great photos from back in the day ... some great shots of a crew at work!

No Wi-Fi. No drones. Just a tent, a transit, and a whole lot of determination - Captivating historical photograph featur...
04/02/2025

No Wi-Fi. No drones. Just a tent, a transit, and a whole lot of determination - Captivating historical photograph features a large group of surveyors from the U.S. Department - the presence of animals, crates, and supplies highlights the self-sufficiency required for extended stays in remote areas, where surveyors often faced harsh conditions with limited resources.

What do you think was the biggest challenge for surveyors in the 1800s—weather, wildlife, or wild terrain?

Long before rulers and compasses, ropes shaped our world.  Discover how ancient civilizations measured, aligned, and bui...
03/02/2025

Long before rulers and compasses, ropes shaped our world. Discover how ancient civilizations measured, aligned, and built wonders like Stonehenge and GĂśbekli Tepe using simple cords in Lines in the Earth: Tracing the Archaeological Evidence of Rope-Based Measurement. Dive into the invisible threads that connect our past to the present!

https://landsurveyorsunited.com/hubs/futurists/past/lines-in-the-earth-tracing-the-archaeological-evidence-of-rope-ba

A true global platform for land surveyors to collaborate, network, and share knowledge, advancing the field through collective expertise.

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