Fundamentals of Surveying (FS) Practice Exam

In the context of a property description, the controlling call refers to the element of the description that defines the limit or boundary of the property being described. In this case, "the shore of Wolf Creek" serves as the controlling call because it indicates the location to which the direction and distance (N54°E for 298 ft) are aimed.

When surveying land, the boundary is often defined not only by angles and distances but also by natural features or man-made landmarks. The shore of Wolf Creek represents a definite physical boundary that is crucial for understanding where the survey ends—once that shoreline is reached, the survey or property description comes to a conclusion.

The direction (N54°E) and distance (298 ft) offer guidance on how to navigate to that boundary, but they do not specify the endpoint in a way that conveys the finality of the boundary itself. Likewise, while the thread of Wolf Creek might also serve as a reference for the water's edge, it is the shore that delineates the property limit, making it the controlling element in this description.