RTK for boundary work

[rftop]

Since a forester will have the deed, take a look at the following post. I think your use-case fits this well.

Once a RTK site calibration is performed, you will know exactly where you are in relation to the parcel in real time, to within an inch (depending on canopy obviously).

Interactive Deed Plotter with RTK Localization, KML Export, and CSV Reporting

I built a browser-based Deed Plotter that converts metes-and-bounds deed descriptions into accurate geodesic geometry, with optional RTK-based site localization and practical export options for analysis and visualization. The tool parses deed calls (lines and curves), computes true geodesic points (no flat-earth assumptions), and supports workflows commonly used in boundary retracement and legacy plat reconstruction. RTK points can be supplied at the ending point of a deed call, allowing the parcel to be translated and rotated into real-world position without distorting the deed geometry. Key features include: Metes & bounds parsing (lines + curves) True/geodesic point computation Optional RTK localization (translation + rotation, with optional scale solve) Automatic handling when no POB is provided (deed call reordering) Canvas-based plotting with bearing-aligned, multiline labels Residual distance reporting at RTK control points KML export for direct visualizat…

IE: Any SparkFun RTK device (with Bluetooth), a smartphone, PointPerfect, and SW Maps.

These days, there’s not many applications where a Base/Rover is worth it (if you have internet access).