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... The Aims And Methods Of Cartography
Hardcover
CartographyGeneral United States HistoryGeography
ISBN13: 9781024791082
Publisher: Hutson Street Press
Published: May 22 2025
Pages: 120
Weight: 0.77
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
... The Aims And Methods Of Cartography, with the subtitle With Especial Reference To The Topographic Maps Now Under Construction In Maryland By The United States Geological Survey, In Co-operation With The Maryland Geological Survey, by Henry Gannett, offers a detailed look into the principles and practices of mapmaking as they were understood and implemented in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This book provides insight into the collaboration between state and federal entities in the crucial work of mapping and surveying the United States. Gannett's work is a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of cartographic techniques and the importance of accurate topographic representation. Students and practitioners of geography, history, and engineering will find this book a compelling historical perspective on the foundations of modern mapmaking.
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