Colorado Land Surveyor Practice Exam

What is included in a monument record?

1. A description of the local zoning laws

2. A written document that illustrates the physical appearance of a survey monument

3. A detailed account of land ownership history

4. A map of the area's land parcels

The correct answer is: A written document that illustrates the physical appearance of a survey monument

A monument record specifically serves to provide important information related to the survey monument itself. It typically includes a written document that describes the physical characteristics of the monument, such as its location, height, type of material, and any markings or references associated with it. This is crucial for future surveys, as it ensures that subsequent land surveyors can accurately identify and relate to the established monument, ensuring consistency and reliability in land measurements and boundaries. Other options do not focus on the monument's physical aspects. While local zoning laws, land ownership history, and maps of land parcels are valuable survey-related documents, they do not pertain directly to the characteristics or specifications of a survey monument. Thus, the focus of a monument record is specifically on documenting the details necessary for accurately identifying and verifying the monument in question.