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The Mason Dixon Line: An Engineering Achievement
In 1761 when first approached to perform the survey, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon did not envision the task that was before them or the legacy their line would leave behind. After encounters with rebels, hostile Indians, weather and politicians, their surveyed line stands today as a remarkable engineering achievement.
The Mason Dixon Line: An Engineering Achievement
In 1761 when first approached to perform the survey, Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon did not envision the task that was before them or the legacy their line would leave behind. After encounters with rebels, hostile Indians, weather and politicians, their surveyed line stands today as a remarkable engineering achievement.
The Mason Dixon Line: An Engineering Achievement
Andrew, Douglas W. (author)
Fifth National History and Heritage Congress at ASCE Civil Engineering Conference and Exposition ; 2004 ; Baltimore, Maryland, United States
2004-10-08
Conference paper
Electronic Resource
English
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