Affordable GPS systems

[Barry M. OConnor]

At 2:22 PM 1/28/98, Una Smith wrote:

>Of course, recording coordinates from a map has similar problems, so it
>is important to be explicit about what map was used, and if possible to
>archive a copy of that specific map.

When working in another country a while ago, our camp was visited by local
officials of one political subdivision wanting to inspect our papers.  Our
papers were from the adjacent subdivision.  On our government issued map,
we were clearly where we thought we were, but the officials informed us
that the map was wrong and that they could get us the correct papers; for a
fee of course!

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