Re: Silica
Posted by Daniel Frauenhoff on May 16, 2016; 3:11pm
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Silica-tp2143p5243.html
Norm,
While I do not own a metal detector, I would be very much interested to meet and investigate the grade further. I'd be interested in seeing your layout as well! I believe my email is linked to this account.
Your mention of contacting the landowners to walk the remaining grade reminded me of a curiosity I uncovered. While investigating Douglas County Assesor maps with such a purpose in mind I discovered that part of the original Silica ROW is owned by the BNSF! Here is a screenshot from the assessor's map:
http://apps.douglas.co.us/dcmaps/map.html?mapInstance=realProperty
The faint dark line is the former grade and the 100' wide property parcel obviously includes it. I can't imagine why the railroad would retain ownership of the land for so long but unless the Assessor made a mistake it would seem to be the case.
Daniel
URL: http://c-sng-discussion-forum.254.s1.nabble.com/Silica-tp2143p5243.html
Norm,
While I do not own a metal detector, I would be very much interested to meet and investigate the grade further. I'd be interested in seeing your layout as well! I believe my email is linked to this account.
Your mention of contacting the landowners to walk the remaining grade reminded me of a curiosity I uncovered. While investigating Douglas County Assesor maps with such a purpose in mind I discovered that part of the original Silica ROW is owned by the BNSF! Here is a screenshot from the assessor's map:
http://apps.douglas.co.us/dcmaps/map.html?mapInstance=realProperty
The faint dark line is the former grade and the 100' wide property parcel obviously includes it. I can't imagine why the railroad would retain ownership of the land for so long but unless the Assessor made a mistake it would seem to be the case.
Daniel
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