Hi all,

This is a photo from our recent visit to Washington-Slagbaai park. It is a cement block with "KAD-F 275" on it. We saw it at one of the dive sites on the northwest tip of the park, before Boka Slagbaai. I think it was at Wayaka, but I could be wrong.

Any ideas what it is, or what it's purpose is?

A mark from "Kadaster" don't know how to translate. They are the people that do the measuring of properties etc.

Surveyor...??

Thats the word. it is the government department that does the surveying. They have a few spots on Bonaire where they have a mark as a base from where the measure. They also use the black and white beacons you see on different spots on the island.

There's even one at the top of Brandaris (sp). Care to go up and take a photo?

It's quite an adventure but then you can see the mark...in cement...that someone had to hump up to the top.

Cool. Thanks everyone.

Barry, I would love to get to the top of Brandaris one day. I'm sure the view is worth the effort!

Amy

Amy
In the states, we Have the United States Public Land Survey System.

I live in the west and in soCal area there is a road called Baseline Rd, it's used for surveying-- we use it in Las Vegas.

The kadaster's office is more than a surveyor. It also fulfills the functions that would be filled by the country registrar in the US: they keep track of the titles and deeds for each tract of land.