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Topographic survey of the site of the new Naval Observatory by Charles Junken of the Coast and Geodetic Survey

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Description

Topographic survey of the site of the new Naval Observatory by Charles Junken of the Coast and Geodetic Survey. This was surveyed at the request of Rear Admiral John Rodgers, USN. An example of Navy-Coast Survey cooperation during thisera. The C&GS; also surveyed the circle surrounding the observatory at this time.

Display Date

1881

Location

Washington, D.C.

Collection

Historic Coast & Geodetic Survey

Historic Maps

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Keywords

Coast and Geodetic Survey

Archive Topographic Survey