Survey Mark Links
Here you will find a collection of the sites I've found most useful or interesting in my exploration of the topics of benchmark hunting and surveying in general.
History of Surveying
- C&GS Historic Image Collection
- Think you've had a few rough recoveries? Check out these photos from the early days and you'll count your blessings. This site demonstrates and celebrates the strength and spirit of these courageous surveyors.
- David Manthey's Historic Surveying Page
- A collection of books and links, information on surveyors' instruments, and detailed instructions to make a Gunter's Chain and chaining pins.
- Surveyors in Postage
- These surveyors pop up in the strangest places. To see them on commemorative postage stamps, check out this exhibit in the Virtual Museum of Surveying.
- Surveyors in Advertising
- New from the Virtual Museum of Surveying!
- History of Surveying and Measurement from FIG
- Excellent research on surveying theory and personalities, and a wide variety of historic images.
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