Meeting #1: 1/6/26 See calendar link below for meeting details. Introduction to PLSS & Records Sources – Part 1Introduction to PLSS & Records Sources – Part 2Non-Federal RecordsWorking with Indian CulturesIndian Land Law – Part 1Indian Land Law – Part 2Exercise: History and CultureCurrent Status of Indian Land LawIndian Land Record SystemBLM AdministrationBIA AdministrationSupplemental Records: Read More »

This session runs January 6th through May 12th for those targeting the June 2026 exam We’re excited to announce the second iteration of our modernized 20 week “guided” CFedS training session. In addition to regular online meetings (held every other Tuesday), the program offers a focused completion structure and additional reading recommendations. While joining is Read More »

Congratulations to each of the following individuals that passed the CFedS exam in October of this year: #1902 – Eathan Nicley of Newport, OR #1903 – Boyd Katzmann of Houston, TX #1904 – Gryfen Brinson of Chandler, AZ #1905 – Jason Primas of Long Beach, CA #1906 – Jon-Michael Smith of Swansea, IL #1907 – Read More »

Meeting #10: 01/13/26 Subscribe to the calendar link below for complete meeting access details. Weeks 19-20 address course #7, including: Introduction (Animation)Boundary Standards – Part 1: 48 Minutes (Video)Boundary Standards – Part 2: 55 Minutes (Video)Supplemental ResourcesProgram Summary: It’s Official – On to the Exam (Video)Program Summary: Chief Cadastral Surveyor’s Closing Remarks (Video)Course 7 Quiz Read More »

Meeting #9: 12/30/25 Subscribe to the calendar link below for complete meeting access details. Weeks 17-18 addresses course #6, including: Reading Assignment: 2009 BLM Manual (Section 3: 99-130; Section 4: 41-47; Section 10: 5-10)*Reading coincides with Study Guide Six, page 2 Introduction (Animation)Regular Section Subdivisions – 61 Minutes (Video)Calculate Coordinates for Missing Corners (Problem)Area Relationships Read More »

Meeting #8: 12/16/25 Subscribe to the calendar link below for complete meeting access details. Weeks 15-16 addresses course #5, including: Reading Assignment: 2009 BLM Manual (Sections 7 & 8)*Reading coincides with Study Guide Five, page 2 Introduction (Animation)Water Boundary Surveys (Web Course)Water Boundaries – 12 Minutes (Video)Course 5 Quiz Most online meetups are pre-scheduled for Read More »

Meeting #7: 12/02/25, 6pm eastern. Subscribe to the calendar link below for complete meeting access details. Weeks 13-14 address course #4 (second portion), including: Various reading assignmentsRestoration of Lost Corners – Part 3: 55 Minutes (Video)Double Proportion (Exercise)Two-Point Control (Exercise)Three-Point Control (Exercise)Original Control – Single Point (Exercise)Restoration of Lost Corners – Part 4: 76 Minutes Read More »

Meeting #6: 11/18/25, 6pm eastern. Subscribe to the calendar link below for complete meeting access details. Weeks 11-12 address course #4 (first portion), including: Various reading assignmentsIntroduction (Animation)Introduction to Restoration of Lost Corners (Web Course- Optional)Restoration of Lost Corners – Part 1: 40 Minutes (Video)Irregular Boundary (Exercise)Single Proportion (Exercise)Restoration of Lost Corners – Part 2: Read More »

Meeting #5: 11/04/25, 6pm eastern. Note: Subscribe to the calendar link below for complete meeting access details. Weeks 9 & 10 address course #3 (second portion). Various reading assignmentsDetermine Proper Locations of Township Corner (Problem)Evaluating Corner Evidence – Part 6: 61 MinutesDetermine Proper Cap Marking for a Corner (Problem)Evaluating Corner Evidence – Part 7: 59 Read More »

Meeting #4: 10/21/25 7pm eastern. Note: Subscribe via event calendar link below for meeting access details. Meeting #4 will address Course 3: Survey Evidence Analysis, including: Reading Assignment (Manual Chapters 4 & 6)Evaluating Corner Evidence – Part 1Evaluating Corner Evidence – Part 2Evaluating Corner Evidence – Part 3Exercise: Corner Evidence ClassificationsEvaluating Corner Evidence – Part Read More »