Definition of Hydrography

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Hydrography

The term 'Hydrography' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) the description and study of seas, lakes, rivers and other waters. (2) the science of locating aids and dangers to navigation. (3) the description of physical properties of the waters of a region'.

The term 'Hydrography' as it applies to the area of reclamation can be defined as ' Scientific study of physical aspects of all waters on the Earth's surface. Water features in 7.5-minute quads include lakes, shorelines, and drainage routing'.


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