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pl23_theb1767.jpg

Working along the Southern Pacific Railroad

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Description

Working along the Southern Pacific Railroad.Rodman at benchmark.Observing crew even with engine on right.Velocipede removed from tracks.Level party of C. A. Egner

Credit

C&GS; Season's Report Egner 1920

Display Date

California

Location

California

Collection

Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey

Geodesy

Determining the Elevations - Leveling a Continent