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Survey Magic (Part Two): Land Surveying in Arkansas

How Arkansas Was Measured
2025-08-27 17:30:00 2025-08-27 19:30:00 America/Chicago Survey Magic (Part Two): Land Surveying in Arkansas Professional surveyor Paul Walla discusses the history of land surveying in Arkansas and demonstrates the tools of his trade. Fayetteville Public Library - Walker Community Room

Wednesday, August 27
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-27 17:30:00 2025-08-27 19:30:00 America/Chicago Survey Magic (Part Two): Land Surveying in Arkansas Professional surveyor Paul Walla discusses the history of land surveying in Arkansas and demonstrates the tools of his trade. Fayetteville Public Library - Walker Community Room

Fayetteville Public Library

Walker Community Room

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. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Classes & Learning | Author Talks & Lectures |

TAGS: | land surveys | history | genealogy | arkansas history |

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