In 1878, a township was surveyed in Muskoka. The returns of survey included the surveyor’s drawing of the Township Plan, a small portion of which appears at Figure 1. Separate patents were given for Lots 12 and 13, Concession III, and Lot 12, Concession IV, in 1880, 1881 and 1882 respectively, and all subsequent dealings with title were under the Land Titles Act.
In 1968, a surveyor was asked to prepare a survey for the owner at that time of Lot 13, Concession III. Part of that survey appears at Figure 2.
Today, you are the surveyor who is asked to survey the West Half of Lot 13, Concession III. In doing so, you are told that the owner of Lot 13, Concession III, was able to get a severance approved, but that application for severance was not based on any survey work. When your field crew returns from the initial survey of the site and the data is downloaded, it plots out as shown in Figure 3. None of the figures are to scale.
Figure 3:
To survey the West Half of Lot 13, Concession III, based on the information provided, follow these steps:
Step 1: Obtain the Township Plan
Retrieve the surveyor's drawing of the Township Plan from 1878. This plan will serve as a reference for understanding the layout and boundaries of the township.
Step 2: Identify the Original Lots
Refer to the Township Plan and locate Lots 12 and 13 in Concession III. These lots were granted separate patents in 1880 and 1881 respectively. Note that the subsequent dealings with title were governed by the Land Titles Act.
Step 3: Examine the 1968 Survey
Review the survey conducted in 1968, which includes a portion of Lot 13, Concession III (Figure 2). Understand the purpose and scope of this survey in relation to the current survey request.
Step 4: Compare Figure 2 with Figure 1
Compare the 1968 survey (Figure 2) with the Township Plan (Figure 1) to identify any notable differences. Take note of any discrepancies or changes in the boundaries or features of Lot 13, Concession III.
Step 5: Analyze the Field Survey Data (Figure 3)
Analyze the data obtained from the field survey conducted by your crew. Use the downloaded data to plot the information on a map or digital representation.
Step 6: Identify Discrepancies or Irregularities
Compare the plotted data (Figure 3) with the information from the Township Plan and the 1968 survey. Identify any discrepancies, irregularities, or deviations from the expected boundaries or features of the West Half of Lot 13, Concession III.
Step 7: Assess the Severance Approval
Consider the information provided regarding the approved severance for the owner of Lot 13, Concession III. Understand the terms and conditions of the severance and its impact on the survey.
Step 8: Adjust the Survey Boundaries
Based on the analysis conducted in the previous steps, make the necessary adjustments to the boundaries of the West Half of Lot 13, Concession III. This may involve correcting discrepancies, accommodating the approved severance, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and requirements.
Step 9: Finalize the Survey
Once the boundaries have been adjusted and the survey accurately reflects the West Half of Lot 13, Concession III, prepare the final survey plan. Ensure that the plan includes all required information and meets the standards set by relevant authorities.
Note: It's important to consult with legal and surveying professionals, review local regulations and procedures, and follow industry best practices throughout the survey process. The provided information is a hypothetical scenario, and actual surveying practices may vary.