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Advanced Curve Construction Solving Difficult Legal Descriptions in Parcel Fabric

Advanced curve construction is one of the most challenging aspects of cadastral mapping, particularly when legal descriptions contain incomplete dimensions, compound curves, conflicting calls, or references to historic survey practices. This workshop explores the techniques and workflows necessary to interpret and construct complex curve geometry in ArcGIS Pro. Participants will move beyond basic tangent curves and develop a deeper understanding of how geometry, legal intent, and computational methods intersect in real-world parcel mapping.

Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, attendees will learn how to solve complex curve-related problems using bearings, radii, arc lengths, chord lengths, delta angles, and non-tangent relationships. The workshop will also address how to identify and resolve inconsistencies in legal descriptions, reconstruct missing elements, and apply sound cadastral judgment when source documents do not align perfectly. Emphasis will be placed on efficient use of parcel construction tools while maintaining defensible and traceable results.