Lands and Realty

Surveying in the BLM Coeur d’Alene District is a challenging, hands-on process that involves retracing the paths of original surveyors across diverse and often rugged terrain, requiring both physical endurance and historical insight. Chris L. Johnson and the cadastral crew’s work not only maintains the integrity of American boundaries but also connects today’s surveyors to the nation’s founding principles, ensuring that the legacy of ordered liberty endures as the United States marks its 250th anniversary.

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: the Boise Meridian Initial Point Celebration, scheduled for May 1st and 2nd, 2026. 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. This profile is the second in a series celebrating BLM cadastral surveyors in the lead-up to the anniversary event in May. Profile about Bradley Dillon, cadastral surveyor for the BLM.

In January, leaders from the DOI and BLM joined executives from Warrior Met Coal, Inc., and other local and state officials to celebrate a milestone in advancing the Administration’s energy dominance agenda.

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. This profile is one in a series.

Latest efforts to rebuild Idaho’s lands program and workforce to meet national priorities.