Topographical Drawing and Sketching, Including Applications of Photography (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Henry A. Reed U. S. Army

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0666363951 ISBN 13: 9780666363954

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master topographical drawing and sketching with professional precision.

This edition outlines the art of representing terrain, features, and relief, using instruments, scales, and plotting methods to create accurate maps and sketches.

This volume guides you through what you need in the field and in the office—from selecting pencils and pens to choosing projection systems. It covers plain and color drawing, copying and enlarging maps, and practical sketching techniques for large areas, with plates and diagrams to illustrate every step.

• Understand the purpose and scope of topographical drawing, including how heights are represented alongside horizontal distances
• Learn about essential instruments, materials, and brushing techniques for precise rendering
• Explore map projections and plotting methods, such as Bonne’s projection, Polyconic, and equidistant variants
• Follow hands-on guidance for triangulation plotting, sketching in the field, and translating field notes into finished maps

Ideal for readers of military and civil surveying, cartography, and field sketching who seek practical, learn-by-doing instruction.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0666363951
• ISBN 13: 9780666363954
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 290