V_T_H t1_j29e3is wrote on December 30, 2022 at 4:31 PM

I don’t think it’s referring to “Metro” like “the Metro”, I think it’s referring to “Metro” like “Metropolitan Police Department” does. It’s referring to the city and their land survey group, not the public transportation.

ChubsBronco t1_j29osar wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:39 PM

It is referring to WMATA Metro.

AngelsGoHome t1_j29oluk wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:37 PM

I think they just might be "the Metro" survey pins. It seems the placing agency labels their pins (e.g., USGS) which helps identify the owner.

Metro obviously has critical infrastructure around and in between stations.

veloharris t1_j29rxf6 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 5:58 PM

It is indeed referring to "Metro".