Boise Meridian Initial Point Celebration: Surveying the Past, Mapping the Future
Idaho
Event Coordinator
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Event Location
Old Idaho Penitentiary
2445 Old Penitentiary Rd.
Boise, ID 83712
United States
Event Description
BLM Idaho has partnered with the Idaho State Historical Society and the Idaho Society of Professional Land Surveyors for an event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary. BLM Idaho is proud to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by honoring cadastral surveyors—the professionals who have defined and preserved the boundaries of our public lands for generations.
Come meet BLM Idaho staff, explore how public lands are surveyed and managed, and celebrate how lines drawn long ago shape our statewide heritage and future.
A full-day event featuring:
- Live surveying demos
- Informative talks and discussions
For more information, check out Boise Meridian Initial Point Celebration: Surveying the Past, Mapping the Future | America250 in Idaho.
As a teaser for BLM Idaho’s Freedom 250 event, Cadastral Surveyor John Zink recently joined The Ranch Podcast to share insights on Idaho’s Initial Point —the starting mark for all public land surveys in the state. What an awesome way to educate and connect people with the history behind our work! And we agree… it’s hilarious to refer to Mount Rushmore as three surveyors and “the other guy.”
We are celebrating BLM cadastral surveyors in the lead-up to the anniversary event in May. Find out why surveying is cool.
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The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.