Maps and Survey

Arthur Robert Hinks (1873-1945) was a renowned British astronomer and geographer. First published in 1944, as the fifth edition of a 1913 original, this book was written by Hinks to provide a general introduction to the study of maps and the surveying processes through which they are made. The text begins with a brief history of early maps, before moving through various types of modern map and methods of surveying. Numerous illustrative figures are also included. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in the history of cartography and geography.

List of contents

Preface; 1. A brief history of early maps; 2. The modern map; 3. British official maps; 4. International maps; 5. The maps of Europe; 6. Other foreign maps; 7. Charts and atlases; 8. Exploratory survey; 9. Trigonometrical survey; 10. Land settlement and property surveys; 11. Geodetic survey; 12. Photographic surveying; 13. Survey instruments; 14. Additions and corrections to the preceding chapters; 15. Further additions to preceding chapters; Index.

Summary

Arthur Robert Hinks (1873–1945) was a renowned British astronomer and geographer. First published in 1944, as the fifth edition of a 1913 original, this book was written by Hinks to provide a general introduction to the study of maps and the surveying processes through which they are made.

Product details

• Authors: Arthur R. Hinks
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 17.04.2014
• EAN: 9781107699601
• ISBN: 978-1-107-69960-1
• No. of pages: 354
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Cartography, Cartography, map-making & projections, Cartography, map-making and projections, Geodesy & surveying for maps & charts