Hypsometry: Precise Leveling in the United States, 1900-1903, With a Readjustment of the Level Net and Resulting Elevations (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781145924444)

Hypsometry: Precise Leveling in the United States, 1900-1903, With a Readjustment of the Level Net and Resulting Elevations, presents a detailed account of hypsometric surveying conducted by the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. This volume documents the precise leveling efforts undertaken across the United States at the turn of the century. It includes a comprehensive readjustment of the level net and the resulting elevations. It offers valuable insights into the methodologies and technologies employed during this period. This book is an essential resource for historians of science, geodesy professionals, and anyone interested in the meticulous mapping and surveying of the American landscape.

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