Survey History Photos

Gurley Transit This is a typical Surveyor's transit manufactured by the Gurley Company in New York and used throughout the United States in the mid to late 1800's.	Gunter Chain This chain was used to measure distances in the 1800's. It is 66 feet long and is made up of 100 links. The length of 66 feet had several purposes. For example, 80 chains = 1 mile. Additionally, 10 square chains = 1 acre.
A typical survey crew in the 1800's, consisting of a party chief, instrument man, two chainmen, and two bushwhackers.	Thirsty surveyors on a hot day.
An instrument man sets up over a square concrete monument, typical of those set by J. Shaw throughout Ferndale.	Local Ferndale Surveyor Bert McKee Photo courtesy of Ferndale Museum

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