H.A.C. -Surveying Traditional Cache
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Surveying
This cache is located along the Cedar Valley Nature Trail. A 52
mile long trail that runs from Cedar Rapids to Waterloo. It is
located behind a bench along the side of a trail. Watch out for
thorns. There are some in the area. Also watch out for muggles.
They can sneak up on you fast. This section of the trail is paved.
You will be looking for a decon container. Happy caching!!
While earning this merit badge, Scouts will discover how land is
measured and how it is described so that others can know where
boundary lines are. They will have a chance to use some fine
measuring instruments, apply advanced mathematics, operate
computing equipment, and create a survey map.
Requirements for the merit badge not the cache:
1. Show that you know first aid for the types of injuries that
could occur while surveying, including cuts, scratches, snakebite,
insect stings, tick bites, heat and cold reactions, and
dehydration. Explain to your counselor why a surveyor should be
able to identify the poisonous plants and poisonous animals that
are found in your area.
2. Find and mark the corners of a five-sided lot that has been laid
out by your counselor to fit the land available. Set an instrument
over each of the corners and record the angle turned between each
line and the distance measured between each corner. With the
assistance of the counselor, compute the error of closure from the
recorded notes. The error of closure must not be more than 5 feet.
From the corners, take compass readings or turn angles to trees,
shrubs, and rocks, and measure to them. All measurements should be
made using instruments, methods, and accuracies consistent with
current technology.
3. From the field notes gathered for requirement 2, draw to scale a
map of your survey. Submit a neatly drawn copy.
4. Write a metes and bounds description for the five-sided lot in
requirement 2.
5. Use one of the corner markers from requirement 2 as a benchmark
with an assumed elevation of 100 feet. Using a level and rod,
determine the elevation of the other four corner markers.
6. Get a copy of the deed to your property, or a piece of property
assigned by your counselor, from the local courthouse or title
agency.
7. Tell what GPS is; discuss with your counselor the importance of
GPS and how it is changing the field of surveying.
8. Discuss the importance of surveying with a licensed surveyor.
Also discuss the various types of surveying and mapping, and
applications of surveying technology to other fields. Discuss
career opportunities in surveying and related fields. Discuss the
qualifications and preparation for such a
career.
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