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1865 Ordnance Survey of Jerusalem

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Bruce Small
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Pretty interesting read on the surveying by Charles Wilson, including his triangulation network around Jerusalem, and his double line of levels between the Dead Sea and the Mediterranean. Lots of incidental old photos. Available through Wikipedia.


 
Posted : January 19, 2020 11:15 pm
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ordnance_Survey_of_Jerusalem

Israel is on the bucket list - for sure.?ÿ


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Posted : January 20, 2020 6:15 am
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Another thread about Mr. Wilson:

https://surveyorconnect.com/community/general-chit-chat/capt-charles-w-wilson-learned-of-a-new-surveyor-today/#post-396830

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Posted : January 23, 2020 5:29 am