Mount Diablo, Calif. — On Saturday, July 18, 2026, California State Parks and the Mount Diablo Surveyors Historical Society will commemorate the 175th anniversary of the Mount Diablo Initial Point with a day-long public celebration highlighting the history and enduring importance of one of the West’s most significant surveying landmarks. The free educational event will Read More »

Fresno, CA & Frederick, MD – May 22nd, 2026 — The Public Land Survey System Foundation (PLSSF) has announced the recipients of its 2026 surveying scholarships, continuing its mission to support the next generation of professional land surveyors through education and industry engagement. This year, the Foundation awarded scholarships to outstanding students enrolled in accredited Read More »

BLM Idaho has partnered with the Idaho State Historical Society, Idaho Public Television, Idaho Department of Education, National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS), Idaho Society of Professional Surveyors (ISPLS), the Idaho Transportation Department, and Ada County Highway District for an event celebrating America’s 250th anniversary: the Boise Meridian Initial Point Celebration, scheduled for May 1st Read More »

Greetings from the PLSS Foundation panel. We appreciate you taking the time to visit our new website. Years ago, the foundation was created through a partnership between the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS). Our overarching mission was (and remains!) to support the education of the survey profession Read More »