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and Sullivan Detwiller. The ceremony underscored the NALS’s Thanks to Michael Detwiler, PLS 28273, Ryan Carrington, and
commitment to advancing the field of land surveying and com- Sullivan Detwiler for their invaluable pre-survey work. Lastly,
memorated their 50th Anniversary in a tangible and historically heartfelt appreciation to the NALS Board and Members for their
significant manner. unwavering support. This project has been an incredible journey
to be a part of!
Buried Time capsule:
Adding a touch of legacy to
the celebration, NALS buried
a time capsule encapsulat-
ing their 50th-anniversary
memorabilia. From challenge
coins to poker chips and a
deck of cards from renowned
Nevada casinos, the time
capsule symbolizes not only
the present but also a link to
the past and a vision for the
future.
The contents inside the NALS
Tumbler included: NALS 50
th
Anniversary stickers, NALS
50th Anniversary Poker
Chip, NALS 50th Anniver-
sary Challenge Coin, A pair of
dice, NALS Lapel Pin, NSPS
Poker Chip, $1 Poke Chip
from Green Valley Ranch, $5 Poker Chip from Imperial Palace, a
generic $25 Poke Chip, Deck of Cards from South Point Casino, a
mini bottle of Captain Morgan Run. All of the above listed items
were then placed inside a Purple Crown Royal bottle Bag and
then stuffed in the tumbler.
Geocaching Adventure:
NALS has crafted a unique
geocaching experience,
nestled at the precise co-
ordinates of Nevada’s geo-
graphic center. The cache,
marked with distinctive
NALS stickers, contains
exclusive NALS Challenge
Coins, a sign-in book to
immortalize your journey,
and mini flashlights for
those who dare to explore
after dark.

Join the ranks of explorers
who have ventured to the
very heart of Nevada, and make your mark on this geocach-
ing experience. The cache invites you to take a piece of NALS’s
legacy with you and leave a piece of your own as you become
a part of the rich tapestry of stories woven into the geographic
center of the Silver State. Happy caching!

Conclusion:
The determination and establishment of Nevada’s geographic
center represents a remarkable achievement for the Nevada
Association of Land Surveyors members. This project not
only reflects the organization’s commitment to precision and
excellence but also stands as a testament to the evolution
of surveying methodologies over the past five decades. The
geographic center is not merely a point on a map; it’s a lasting
symbol of precision, progress, and the enduring legacy of NALS.

Special Thanks to:
Special gratitude goes to Carl C. de Baca, PLS, whose persistent
vision led to the realization of this project. Thanks to Robert
Carrington, PLS, for spread heading this project this year and
for his tireless dedication to calculating the center accurately.

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