John Veatch has had a lot of experience as a land surveyor. Unfortunately the John Veatches of the world have a pension for being decades ahead of their time.
The first John Veatch came to St. Mary’s County Maryland even before this country was on
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With less than 18 days until Surveying Earth in a Day, just wanted to mention the terrific turnout for participants on our Survey Earth collaboration efforts on Facebook.
Survey Earth in a Day Event on Facebook
Survey Earth in a Day Page on Facebo
Read more…The rotational motion of the earth spinning on its axis provides two natural points, the poles, upon which to base coordinate systems. These systems are networks of intersecting lines (graticules) inscribed upon the globe to permit the precise locati
Read more…As we get ready to embark on a community adventure that may change the world (ie. Survey Earth in a Day), let's take a moment to learn more about those who came before us.
Finds the exact point that lies halfway between two or more places. Find your personal center of gravity--the geographical average location for all of the places you have lived in. See the results on a Google Map. Usin
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