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Show 5676 126 3683 sea- level. Now, down here, in the neighborhood of the Auger, it says, " W. L. 4028.7, October 11, 1909". What does that mean? A That means the elevation of the water on October 11, 1909. A That means that that high water mark there and the elevation of that high water mark as shown by a mark on the stone, or by a distinct mark of some kind, that they have there, that it is that number of feet above sea- level. By The Special Master: Q " W. L." means the actual water level at the time of the survey, and " M. W." means the high water mark? A High water mark. Q As seen or observed by the surveyor, irrespective of the time when he was making the survey? A Yes, sir. In other words, when a hydrographer is looking for high water mark, that is the best information that he can get. By Mr. Blackmar: Q Mr. Richardson, for what purpose did you use this |
