Northing & Easting
Making sure things are where they really are...
Sunday, March 16, 2014
What's Happening in 1926?
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Why, it's the Sesquicentennial International Exposition ! The exposition was a bust, going bankrupt in 1927. But at least one Fede...
Saturday, March 1, 2014
March 1st, 1861
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On this day in 1861... Who was David E. Twiggs ? Twiggs was a son of Georgia, born in Richmond County, and a veteran of the Mexic...
Thursday, February 20, 2014
A Survey Problem
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Or maybe not. Here's an interesting postcard I recently picked up - It's unused, so there's no postmark on the back that I...
Friday, February 14, 2014
Send Out The Map Makers!
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It's 1908. The Regimental Commander says "Hitch up the mules, we're going on maneuvers!" The Adjutant asks "Where...
Sunday, February 9, 2014
The Origins of Army Map Reading - 1938
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It's 1938 and the world is about to erupt in flames. Having taken all they want in China, the Japanese are making plans to move into S...
Wednesday, February 5, 2014
Fun With Magnets!
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Spotted this on YouTube today and found it fascinating. What's it have to do with maps, mapping, etc? What's being demonstrate...
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Hey Kids, Let's Order A Map!
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The mailman dropped off something nostalgic a few days ago, an Army publication from the days when men were men, HMMWVs were new and the Arm...
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