Historical Surveying

Catalog description

This is a historical review of the surveying profession from classical time to the mid-20th Century. Emphasis is placed on the three major United States governmental surveying and mapping agencies or bureaus from the late 18th Century to mid 20th Century (Dawn of the Digital Age). Field exercises with period original and reproduction surveying equipment supports the subject material. It also includes a review of current surveying and mapping technologies. Integrated topics include drafting, surveying, cartography and geographic information systems.