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Great History of Coast Survey/NGS Marks

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A great article by my friend and colleague at NGS George Leigh, regrettably long passed from us now.

BOTTLES, POTS, & PANS? –
MARKING THE SURVEYS OF THE U.S. COAST & GEODETIC SURVEY AND NOAA


 
Posted : December 29, 2024 4:02 pm
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That is a good article. Thanks for posting.


 
Posted : December 29, 2024 5:09 pm
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Do you know the date of that article?


 
Posted : December 29, 2024 8:08 pm
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2010


 
Posted : December 29, 2024 9:58 pm
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I recall discussing Verplanck Colvin's monument designs with him many years ago. I do not remember if it was for him writing the article or afterwards but I have a copy of the same article.


 
Posted : December 30, 2024 11:31 am

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What an impressive summary!


 
Posted : December 31, 2024 1:17 pm
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@base9geodesy I first read that article not long after it was published. Thank you for the reminder; it's a fun one.


 
Posted : January 9, 2025 11:47 am
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That is an awesome article!  Thanks for posting.


 
Posted : January 12, 2025 8:43 am
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Marvin is great


 
Posted : January 12, 2025 1:35 pm