Historical Geodetic Survey Monuments in Japan

Abstract

Full-dressed geodetic survey in Japan was carried out after late 19th century. A few monuments of the survey facilities in the fields are still remained. Some survey markers, observation tables, memorials were placed by former organizations, Ministry of Interior, Earthquake Investigation Committee, and Geodetic Committee of Japan. This paper shows historical review of old geodetic survey activities and their monuments in the fields. The author would expect these historical monuments to be conserved.