River and Lake Boundaries

Surveying Water Boundaries - Second Edition

By James A. Simpson, PE and LS

 

BOUNDARY SURVEY PROBLEMS AND DISPUTES

Disputes covered in this chapter concern:

• Ordinary High Water Mark
• Low Water Mark
• Wetland Boundaries
• Omitted Lands
• Adverse Possession
• Madison Basart Lands

 

The litigation process requires intense preparation on the part of the surveyor to get ready for trial. Accent in this chapter is on assistance in preparation for expert testimony on water boundary problems.