Idaho's Starting Point with John S. Zink
John S. Zink is a Cadastral Surveyor in Idaho and came in to talk about the Boise Meridian Initial Point. Established on April 19, 1867, this initial point served as the cornerstone for surveys that mapped over 54 million acres under the Public Land Survey System (PLSS). Enjoy!
Event Description: The Boise Meridian Initial Point Celebration: Surveying the Past, Mapping the Future is a meaningful signature event within Idaho's America250 commemoration, linking the state's defining landscape and land system to the timeless ideals sparked by the American Revolution. Timed in the lead-up to July…
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