Modern surveying is an exciting, fast-paced profession. Depending on the needs of the client, we may find ourselves in the middle of a crowded city, or  in wilderness. Below are some photos of Fox surveying crews at work - click on a photo for a larger version.

Chip Schultz performs GPS boundary surveys near Horsethief Reservoir for a summer camp. FLS crews are experienced with backcountry surveying

Lance Kohl locates the position of a boundary marker at  Horsethief Reservoir for a
summer camp.

Chip Schultz establishes field control for a boundary survey of Meridian High School. FLSI crews have extensive experience with public-sector projects.

Tim Fox and Tom Judge review information to establish a boundary at the Mayflower Mine Site. Office work is a crucial part of surveying. FLSI has invested in powerful computers and programs to ensure field data is processed and mapped to the highest
standards of accuracy.

Tim Fox uses a plotter to print out a Record Of Survey map to submit for official recording. Specialized equipment is needed to print documents to government standards.

Pat Schaefer takes supplementary information for a mining project on Upper Grimes Creek. Surveyors spend most of their day outdoors.

FLSI crews are often called for difficult assignments in remote locations. Here, Tim Hayden and Chip Schultz look for survey markers on a Jordan Valley Ranch in 2005. The rancher  needed to confirm his property boundary, which was last surveyed in 1882.

FLSI crews locate the original markers to confirm the boundary. Here is a stone a surveyor set in 1882, etched with "1/4". Despite modern high-tech equipment, much of surveying relies on historical research. 

After the original marker is discovered, the position is re-monumented with a  rebar-and-aluminum cap marker. Also, a more substantial rock pile is built. This land may now be more conveniently surveyed - perhaps this will happen in another 123 years, in 2128.