Word: surveying
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...Matthes was born in Holland and came to this country in 1891. Since 1895 he has been connected with the United States Geological Survey. He was appointed to his present position of topographer in 1899. Mr.Matthes has spend much of his time in the West, particularly in Wyoming, Indian Territory, Montana, and Arizona. For the past two years he has been making a special map of the Grand Canon of the Colorado river...
...began by showing a stereopticon slide of the map of Labrador, and giving a geographical survey of the coast and country over which his work extends. Then followed stereopticon views of the fjords, harbors and mountains of Labrador, showing the routes taken by the natives in their cruises along the coast. An account of the experience of the fishing vessels was illustrated by many unique pictures of salmon jumping over falls, and of the caribou and bear of the northern latitudes. He showed several slides of seal-hunting, scenes of winter travel by dog-team, and icebergs, towering far above...
Topography.--Making topographical maps of large areas, together with necessary preliminary observations and calculations. A course in practice for students wishing to prepare for U. S. Government survey work. Four weeks, beginning July...
...GEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE. "Recent Folios and Maps of the U. S. Geological Survey," Professor Davis. Geological Lecture Room...
...GEOLOGICAL CONFERENCE. "Recent Folios and Maps of the U. S. Geological Survey," Professor Davis. Geological Lecture Room...