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Geodetic datum facts for kids

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A geodetic datum is used to locate a given position when using a set of reference, such as a map. That way a set of coordinates might reference an exact location on the map.

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  • 1870 Index Chart to GTS India-1

    The Great Trigonometrical Survey of India, one of the first surveys comprehensive enough to establish a geodetic datum.

  • Chicago City Datum

    City of Chicago Datum Benchmark

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