The Case of the Missing Acre

Title EnThe Case of the Missing Acre
Description EnSuburban Sprawl Unearths Century-Old Cadastral Mystery
Content EnOAKVILLE, CT – October 27, 2023 – A routine land survey in Oakville has unearthed a bizarre cadastral anomaly: a missing acre of land. The discrepancy, discovered by surveyor Elias Thorne, dates back to a 1903 cadastral map, revealing a one-acre parcel seemingly vanished into thin air. Thorne, using advanced GIS technology, confirmed the anomaly, causing a stir among local residents and historians. Theories range from a clerical error to a previously unknown geological event. Oakville Mayor Patricia Dubois stated, "We're taking this seriously. A missing acre could impact property values and zoning regulations." The town has launched an investigation, combing through historical records and employing ground-penetrating radar to unravel the century-old mystery.