Beginning Farmer & Land Access
Farm Boundary Survey Checklist
A checklist for a farm boundary survey. It helps owners prepare for a licensed surveyor and record what is found about corners, fences, and easements.
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What is on this checklist
- Deed and legal description
- Prior survey records
- Surveyor hired and licensed
- Corner markers located
- Fence line comparison
- Easements noted
- Encroachments identified
- Neighbor communication
- Final survey filed
How to use this checklist
Use one sheet per unit, pen or field. Date it, sign it, and file the finished copy so you can look back at what was found and fixed.
Where to check the details
This sheet is a general template, so confirm specifics with your own manuals, labels and local rules. For current official guidance, start with USDA and eXtension.
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