Survey Magic (Part Two): Land Surveying in Arkansas – How Arkansas Was Measured

Wed Aug 27 2025 at 05:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC-05:00

401 W Mountain St, Fayetteville, AR, United States, Arkansas 72701 | Fayetteville

Fayetteville Public Library
Publisher/HostFayetteville Public Library
Survey Magic (Part Two): Land Surveying in Arkansas \u2013 How Arkansas Was Measured
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Professional surveyor Paul Walla discusses the history of land surveying in Arkansas and demonstrates the tools of his trade.
Land surveyors are land historians: They have measured and marked every piece of land in Arkansas. They waded through swamps, climbed mountains, and crossed rivers to establish a reliable system of boundaries that is still in use today. Professional surveyor Paul Walla explains the origins and practice of surveying in Arkansas. He demonstrates the tools and techniques of his trade and discusses the ongoing importance of accurate land measuring.
Paul Walla has been a licensed professional land surveyor since 1992 in Arkansas and Oklahoma. He ran his own surveying company for nine years and has been working for McClelland Consulting Engineers since 2010. Walla is an avid historian, reader, and gardener.
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