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Charles H. Deetz was a 20th-century American cartographer who worked for the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. He co-authored Elements of Map Projection with Oscar Sherman Adams, first published in 1921, which became a long-standing technical reference on the mathematics of map projections. The work was used by surveyors, geographers, and educators for decades as a standard manual.
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What is Charles H. Deetz known for in cartography?
Charles H. Deetz was an American cartographer associated with the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. He is particularly known for his technical work on map projections.
Which book did Charles H. Deetz co-author?
Deetz co-authored Elements of Map Projection with Oscar Sherman Adams. The book was first published in 1921 and became a long-standing technical reference.
What subject does Elements of Map Projection explain?
The book explains the mathematical principles used to represent the curved Earth on a flat map. Its subject includes projection methods, geometric relationships, and the distortions that result from flattening a globe.
Was Charles H. Deetz a government cartographer?
Yes, he worked for the United States Coast and Geodetic Survey. That agency role placed his cartographic work within the federal government's mapping and surveying system.
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