Report on Levelling Operations: From Their Inauguration in Year 1908 to October 31st, 1914, With a Summary of the Results (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Nevin Wallace

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 026582026X ISBN 13: 9780265820261

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A detailed, historical record of early 20th‑century surveying and levelling work.

This nonfiction work compiles systematic measurements and observations from 1908 through 1914, organized to support accurate mapping and elevation data. It presents a comprehensive view of field procedures, station data, and geographic references used in the era’s leveling operations.

The book gathers precise field notes, place names, and elevation observations tied to major surveying efforts. It includes sections on topographical surveys, elevation data, and map references, shedding light on how early technicians documented natural features and man-made benchmarks. The result is a detailed reference that supports understanding of historical survey practices and cartographic foundations.

• Contains station lists, place names, and elevation data essential to historical surveying.
• Includes topographical survey notes and map references for the Fourth Meridian region.
• Offers context on field methods used in levelling operations and data recording.
• A useful resource for researchers of cartography, geodesy, and early 20th‑century geography.

Ideal for readers interested in historical surveying, mapmaking, and the development of geographic data collection.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 026582026X
• ISBN 13: 9780265820261
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 417