Naval Museums in Norfolk, Virginia — The American South (Mid-Atlantic)
Surveying the Land & Sea
From Sea to Shining Sea
Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, June 5, 2015
1. Surveying the Land and Sea Marker
As the United States expanded, the bureau took responsibility for surveying the country's interior as well as its coastal waters and in 1878 it was organized as the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey (USC&GS). In 1970, USC&GS became part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
This disk is an official NOAA geodetic survey marker. It marks precise measurements of latitude, longitude, and elevation for this exact location. This NOAA Heritage Preservation Partnership Commemorative Marker recognized the significant efforts by Nauticus and the City of Norfolk in preserving and interpreting the heritage of NOAA and its role in the nation's history.
Longitude: 76 degrees 17 minutes 40 seconds (West)
City of Norfolk
Erected by City of Norfolk.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included
this page online
Location. 36° 50.839′ N, 76° 17.651′ W. Marker is in Norfolk, Virginia. It is in Naval Museums. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Boush Street (Virginia Route 337) and West Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located in a plaza near Nauticus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk VA 23510, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Battleship Wisconsin: Berthed in Norfolk, (within shouting distance of this marker); Battleship Wisconsin: BB-9 and BB-64 (within shouting distance of this marker); Battleship Wisconsin: A Floating Fortress (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cannonball Trail (within shouting distance of this marker); Half Moone Fort, 1673 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cedar (within shouting distance of this marker); Flood Protection for Downtown Norfolk (within shouting distance of this marker); The “Apprentice” (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Norfolk.
Also see . . .
1. Nauticus. (Submitted on June 12, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida.)
Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, June 5, 2015
2. Surveying the Land and Sea Marker
2. National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (Submitted on June 12, 2015.)
3. Coast and Geodetic Survey Heritage. (Submitted on June 12, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida.)
Photographed By Marsha A. Matson, June 5, 2015
3. Nauticus
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. This page has been viewed 381 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2015, by Marsha A. Matson of Palmetto Bay, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
