Few professions allow someone to put their mark on the world in so many places as does the land surveyor. Land surveyors have been doing this throughout history. They carefully place their mark whether building infrastructure for empires or subdividing property for rural homeowners. Surviving many inevitable title changes, their marks will remain.
“Hello land surveyors,” I’m Joe Crisp of mtnmold.com.
Making and selling something allow you to get to know your customers. Especially if the product is custom or personalized. I have gotten to know many surveyors during the past 20+ years. You are a very unique and talented group and I certainly enjoy hearing your stories, along with a few complaints. I want to encourage you to get in touch with us and share your experience.
I also hope you would enjoy some of my stories. Like when I visited the geographic center of the United States (all 50) in Belle Fourche, SD.


Of course the actual site and maker are outside of town on a farm. It is to0 remote for tourist visits and the farmer had got tired of people knocking down his crops. I’m sure many of you have visited similar sites that have historical significance.
Back in 2010, my family and I were on a 2 week 4000 mile tour of the great western states. We were north of Death Valley and I needed a break, so we stopped on Hwy 95. There on the side of the road, in the middle of nowhere, was this survey pin.

I’ve often wondered how deep that pipe was and what shape the bottom split end of the pipe would look like if I could see underground.
Have any of you been to Meades Station in Kansas. https://www.penryfamily.com/geographicalcenters/meadesranch.html
And what is the connection between “station Waldo” and the guy in the red and white shirt striped shirt we look for in crowds? (That was me trying to be funny). But seriously, we are very fortunate to have so many wonderful places in America.
Just a few of mine are Mt. Mitchell, NC – Brays Point, OR – Muir Beach Overlook, CA, Black Elks Peak, SD and Clingmans Dome in TN.
I would like to hear about and see some of the most interesting pins you have set. Just send me an email at [email protected].
I hope to hear from you soon.