In 1878, a township was surveyed in Muskoka. The returns of survey included the surveyor’s

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drawing of the Township Plan, a small portion of which appears at Figure 1. Separate patents
were given for Lots 12 and 13, Concession III, and Lot 12, Concession IV, in 1880, 1881 and 1882
respectively, and all subsequent dealings with title were under the Land Titles Act.
In 1968, a surveyor was asked to prepare a survey for the owner at that time of Lot 13,
Concession III. Part of that survey appears at Figure 2.
Today, you are the surveyor who is asked to survey the West Half of Lot 13, Concession III. In
doing so, you are told that the owner of Lot 13, Concession III, was able to get a severance
approved, but that application for severance was not based on any survey work. When your
field crew returns from the initial survey of the site and the data is do

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ne, you will need to calculate the boundaries of the West Half of Lot 13, Concession III based on the information provided.

To calculate the boundaries of the West Half of Lot 13, Concession III, you will need to refer to both the original survey and the survey conducted in 1968.

1. Start by referring to the original survey from 1878, represented in Figure 1. Identify the location of Lot 13, Concession III within the Township Plan. Take note of any relevant landmarks or features mentioned in the surveyor's notes.

2. Use the information from the original survey to locate Lot 13, Concession III on the survey conducted in 1968, represented in Figure 2. Compare the boundaries and features shown in the 1968 survey to those in the original survey. Take note of any changes or discrepancies.

3. Based on the information provided, make any necessary adjustments or corrections to the boundaries of Lot 13, Concession III. Use any available landmarks or features from both surveys to help guide your calculations.

4. Once you have determined the boundaries of Lot 13, Concession III in the 1968 survey, divide it in half to find the West Half. This can typically be done by drawing a line vertically through the middle of the lot.

5. Finally, use the measurements obtained from the 1968 survey to mark and define the boundaries of the West Half of Lot 13, Concession III in the field. Make sure to clearly mark any monuments or reference points used.

Note: It is important to consult any relevant legal documents, land titles, or surveys that may provide additional information or requirements for the survey. Always follow proper surveying procedures and guidelines to ensure accuracy and compliance.