PLSO The Oregon Surveyor September/October 2024

Editorials From the PLSO Chair, by Scott Freshwaters, PLS, PLSO Chair of the Board 2 From the PLSO Office, by Aimee McAuliffe, PLSO Executive Secretary 4 Featured Articles A Narrative About Narratives, by Renee Clough, PLS, PE, AICP 6 Some Geometry Problems, by Dr. Richard L. Elgin, PS, PE 8 May 2024 OIT Alumni Workshop Recap, by Jason Foose, PLS 94582 15 Columns The Lost Surveyor, by Pat Gaylord, PLS 10 Surveyors in the News, by Pat Gaylord, PLS 13 Member Spotlight, by Vanessa Salvia 16 On the Cover Brian Vires of SF Land Services took this photo while performing a topographic survey at Trillium Lake in Mt. Hood National Forest. The Oregon Surveyor is a publication of the Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon (PLSO). It is provided as a medium for the expression of individual opinions concerning topics relating to the Land Surveying profession. Address changes & business All notifications for changes of address, membership inquiries, and PLSO business correspondence should be directed to Aimee McAuliffe, PO Box 230548, Tigard, OR 97281; 503-303-1472; [email protected]. Editorial matters & contributions of material The Oregon Surveyor welcomes your articles, comments, and photos for publication. PLSO assumes no responsibility for statements expressed in this publication. Editorial matters should be directed to Vanessa Salvia, [email protected]. Advertising policy Advertising content and materials are subject to approval of the PLSO Board and Big Red M. The publisher reserves the right to reject any advertising that simulates copy; material must be clearly marked as “Advertisement.” For advertising, contact: Ronnie Jacko, [email protected]; 503-445-2234 A publication of the Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon Executive Secretary Aimee McAuliffe PO Box 230548 Tigard, OR 97281 503-303-1472 Toll-free: 844-284-5496 [email protected] www.plso.org Published by Big Red M www.bigredm.com Advertising Ronnie Jacko, [email protected] Design Hope Sudol © 2024 Big Red M Editor Vanessa Salvia Publications Committee Tim Kent, Interim Chair Pat Gaylord Contents Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon Professional Land Surveyors of Oregon @ORLandSurveyors The Oregon Vol. 47, No. 5 September/October 2024

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