Topographic Maps And Sketch Mapping (1920)

""Topographic Maps and Sketch Mapping"" is a comprehensive guidebook written by James Kip Finch in 1920. The book provides a detailed introduction to topographic maps and sketch mapping, which are essential tools for surveyors, geographers, and cartographers. The author explains the principles of topographic mapping, including contour lines, relief shading, and symbols, and provides practical advice on how to use these maps for navigation, measurement, and interpretation. The book also covers the techniques of sketch mapping, which involves creating rough drawings of landscapes and features. Finch explains how to use sketch maps for fieldwork, including taking measurements, making observations, and recording data. The book is illustrated with numerous diagrams, examples, and exercises, making it an ideal resource for students and professionals in the field of geography and cartography. Overall, ""Topographic Maps and Sketch Mapping"" is a valuable reference book for anyone who wants to learn more about the science of mapping and surveying.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.