The Artillery Surveyor: The Amazing Role of Land Surveying in World War II
30 SeptemberThe conflict that tore through the mid 20th century happened on all multiple fronts, involving dozens of nations, territories, armies, and affecting millions of people across the world. The casualties of the war do not begin to tell the story of its effects. And yet, it was during the war efforts that nations like the →
Land and Stars: The Zenith Telescope & Other Land Surveying Instruments
30 JulyMost people that use GPS technology for long drives and family vacations might not think twice about latitude and longitude. Early explorers and navigators had a very different experience when it came to venturing into unknown lands and oceans. And even though we don’t think about it, GPS depends on geodetic coordinates or latitude and →
How Land Surveying Influenced One of America’s Favorite Poet & Essayists
28 MayMany prominent people have gotten their start or dabbled in the art of land surveying. As we’ve covered in previous posts, well-known American figures have connected with the land through the art of land surveying. The work is ideal for those who see the beauty of the natural world. During the mid 19th century, America →