Books –
Any good Entry Level Surveying Text Book
- Elementary Surveying by Ghilani More Information
- Surveying by Moffitt and Bossler More Information
- The Surveying Handbook by Brinker and Minnick More Information
- Surveying Principles and Applications by Kavanagh More Information
The Bible for boundary Surveying
Boundary Control and Legal Principles by Brown More Information
Other boundary books such as:
- Evidence and Procedures for Boundary Location More Information
- Clark on Surveying and Boundary More Information
- Writing Legal Descriptions by Gurdon Wattles More Information
- Water Boundaries by Cole More Information
Manual of Instructions for the Survey of the Public Lands of the United States More Information
State Laws (Can be purchased through CLSA or other organizations) See Links below for on-line information
- Land Surveyors Act (Section 8700-8805 of Business and Professions Code)
- Subdivision Map Act (Sections 66410-66499.58 of Government Code)
Other Handy books to have
- Black’s Law Dictionary More Information or see on-line version under on line resources
- Definitions of Surveying and Associated Terms by ACSM More Information
- Elements of Photogrammetry by Wolf More Information
- GPS for Land Surveyors by Van Sickle More Information
- Adjustment Computations by Ghilani More Information
- Errors in Practical Measurements by Barry More Information
On Line Resources
National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying
California Land Surveyors Association
The Board for Professional Engineers, Land Surveyors, and Geologist
Caltrans LS/LSIT Videos(YouTube)
Caltrans LS/LSIT Video Exam Preparation Course Workbook
How to prepare for and take an examination for registration as a professional
2021 ALTA/NSPS Standards for Land Title Surveys
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