Topographic Surveying: Including Geographic, Exploratory, and Military Mapping, With Hints on Camping, Emergency Surgery, and Photography (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Herbert Michael Wilson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266540783 ISBN 13: 9780266540786

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical field surveying and map-making in one compact guide.

This field-ready reference covers geographic, exploratory, and military mapping with practical camp and photography tips, making complex methods accessible in real work situations.

This edition blends simple operations with detailed examples, so surveyors can quickly find how a technique is used in the field. It organizes content by how each instrument and method actually appears in practice, with illustrations, tables, and real-world survey results to aid learning.

• Learn to plan and execute topographic surveys in open country, woodland, and urban settings
• See how instruments are used together in step-by-step, field-proven workflows
• Access practical hints on camping organization, camping gear, and field safety
• Explore map construction concepts, contouring, shading, and graphic relief representations

Ideal for students and professionals needing a reliable, hands-on reference for topographic and related surveys.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266540783
• ISBN 13: 9780266540786
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 980