× Didn't find what you were looking for? Ask a question
Top Posters
Since Sunday
5
a
5
k
5
c
5
B
5
l
5
C
4
s
4
a
4
t
4
i
4
r
4
Home Q & A Board Science-Related Homework Help Geography and Earth Sciences
New Topic  
CarbonRobot CarbonRobot
wrote...
Posts: 393
Rep: 8 0
11 months ago
Who can I find that I can ask questions to regarding the topography of a region in the United States? I am particularly interested in if it is known what the lands shapes were prior to roads, buildings, etc?
Read 129 times
1 Reply

Related Topics

Replies
Anonymous
wrote...
#1
11 months ago
Historically, land structures such as mountains were surveyed with a theodolite.



A theodolite is used to measure the angles and distances between various points on the ground. The data collected is then used to create a map.

Quote
I am particularly interested in if it is known what the lands shapes were prior to roads, buildings, etc?

The first "true theodolite" was the built in the 16th century, so likely before then they relied on different means before building major structures like roads, etc.
New Topic      
Quick Reply
Explore
Post your homework questions and get free online help from our incredible volunteers
  1269 People Browsing
Start New Topic Take the Tour CoursesNew Study Tools Topics Trending Browse by Textbook
Related Images
  
 190
  
 222
  
 16
Your Opinion
Which is the best fuel for late night cramming?
Votes: 145
Previous poll results: Which country would you like to visit for its food?