LASTING IMPRESSIONS. A glimpse into the legacy of surveying.

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With sumptuous photography and original writing in many voices, Lasting Impressions appeals to all who cherish our American history and geography. The book is filled with compelling human-interest stories of adventure and discovery, beauty and order, hardship and determination, and politics and law. Bringing together firsthand stories from around the United States and beyond, Lasting Impressions gives a glimpse into the legacy of land surveying from a whole new perspective, through the eyes of secret admirers of monuments that have stood the test of time. From the summit of Mount McKinley to the depths of the Mammoth Cave System, these witnesses to history have held their posts silently, until now. Lasting Impressions is a visually stunning compilation of fascinating stories and photos from surveyors, engineers, geocachers, history buffs and enthusiasts from across the country. The 192-page full-color, hardcover book is a fresh way to look at the history of America. This book embraces the adventures and challenges of the surveying profession, past and present. Lasting Impressions is a treasure to own and a great gift for all who appreciate our heritage.

Everything is Somewhere. Essays for Land Surveyors by Angus W. Stocking L.S. 

Angus Stocking knows what makes land surveyors tick.  He's one of the breed, a straight-shooter with a touch of maverick, a boundary expert who loathes being fenced in, a master wordsmith, and a vigorous seeker of truth.  Like many of his colleagues he's part lawyer, part teacher, part artist, part preacher.  Everything is Somewhere is a rich collection of his finely crafted autobiographical stories and tales, some previously published and some new -- that will tickle your funny bone and make you wonder if maybe, just maybe, you should have been a surveyor, too.  This is a book you'll want to keep on your shelf to read again and again.                                                                                   

-- The American Surveyor Magazine