If a corner has been obliterated, what evidence is necessary to recover it?

To recover a corner that has been obliterated, testimony and other evidence are crucial. This approach relies on gathering information from various sources that can help re-establish the location of the corner. Testimony from individuals who may have knowledge of the original corner location, along with survey records, historical documents, or local maps, can provide valuable insights into where the corner might have been.

Additionally, other forms of evidence such as property deeds, previous survey notes, or witness accounts can substantiate the reconstruction of the corner’s position. By compiling and analyzing this evidence, surveyors can triangulate the likely position of the obliterated corner, allowing for a more accurate restoration of the land boundaries.

While GPS data, new surveys, and historical maps can also play a role in the recovery process, they may not by themselves provide the necessary corroborative evidence to confidently restore the lost corner without the contextual support of testimony and other forms of evidence. Thus, relying on testimonial evidence and diverse documentation stands as the foundational method in recovering obliterated corners in land surveying.