----------------------------Original message----------------------------
It means that that point has been **very** carefully surveyed and located
in Lat., Long., and Elevation.  A tophgraphic map of the area should show
that point as an elevation point.  There should be some code numbers on
it that allow you to find out more details.
 
 
On Tue, 2 Aug 1994 [log in to unmask] wrote:
 
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Hi:
>
> My friend has a marker on his property. We are curious as to the significance
> thereof.
>
> "National Geodesic Survey" is inscribed on it.
>
> Can anyone tell us what this means?
>