Elevation in Chicago

Report on Chicago City Datum and City Bench Marks : (includes Extracts From Reports of the Department of Public Works, 1898-1920

by Hedges, William Hawkins

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This report includes locations of bench marks, the elevations of those bench marks along with how the elevations have changed over time, and a comparison ...Show more This report includes locations of bench marks, the elevations of those bench marks along with how the elevations have changed over time, and a comparison of Chicago City Datum elevations to other records as of 1895. Extracts from Annual Reports provide information on bench marks and bench monuments thru 1920. Show less

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Notes on Chicago City Datum

by Matthews, W. R.

Book - 1923

This report explores reasons for contradictory datum values between a handful of previous reports. Copies of three of the reports: 1899 Notes on Chicago ...Show more This report explores reasons for contradictory datum values between a handful of previous reports. Copies of three of the reports: 1899 Notes on Chicago City Datum, Special Commission on Chicago Drainage Channel Report, and Report on Chicago City Datum and City Bench Marks are included. Show less

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Chicago Surveying Before and After the Great Fire

by Raimondi, Nicholas

Book - 1989

A short text with many illustrations mainly focused on the early history of Chicago and challenges in surveying Chicago with mentions of setting elevations, city grades, and the elevation change between the city and the lake. A short text with many illustrations mainly focused on the early history of Chicago and challenges in surveying Chicago with mentions of setting elevations, city grades, and the elevation change between the city and the lake. Show less

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The Physiography of the Region of Chicago

by Fryxell, Fritiof

Paperback - 1927

From Wisconsin to Indiana the physical features of the land including differences in elevation are explored. Man made and natural causes of changing features are discussed. Contains maps and photographs. From Wisconsin to Indiana the physical features of the land including differences in elevation are explored. Man made and natural causes of changing features are discussed. Contains maps and photographs. Show less

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Potential Variation of Great Lakes Water Levels

A Hydrologic Response Analysis

by Hartmann, Holly C.

Book - 1988

This technical report uses measurements based on the IGLD55 model to document lake level data, especially variances from both human and climactic causes. Includes graphs and tables. This technical report uses measurements based on the IGLD55 model to document lake level data, especially variances from both human and climactic causes. Includes graphs and tables. Show less

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Regulation of Elevation and Discharge of the Great Lakes

Designs for Gates, Sluices, Locks, Etc. in the Niagara and St. Clair Rivers

by Freeman, John Ripley

Book - 1926

An investigative report into measurements of lake levels, causes of fluctuating lake levels, and engineering to control the elevation of the lakes. An investigative report into measurements of lake levels, causes of fluctuating lake levels, and engineering to control the elevation of the lakes. Show less

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Hydrology of the Great Lakes

by Horton, Robert E.

Book - 1927

A report which includes sections on lake levels, historic fluctuations in lake levels, and additional elevation data. Contains tables and maps. A report which includes sections on lake levels, historic fluctuations in lake levels, and additional elevation data. Contains tables and maps. Show less

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Report on the Water Levels of the Great Lakes

Hearing, Ninety-third Congress, First Session, April 11, 1973

by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Public Works

Book - 1973

Contains testimony given before the Subcommittee on Water Resources of the Committee on Public Works on changing water levels. Witnesses include representatives of NOAA and the Army Corps of Engineers. Contains testimony given before the Subcommittee on Water Resources of the Committee on Public Works on changing water levels. Witnesses include representatives of NOAA and the Army Corps of Engineers. Show less

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History of Chicago Sewers

by Garry, Thomas D.

Book - 1941

Primarily focused on the building and upkeep of the sewer system, mentions are made of how Chicago's topography and water levels in the lake affected sewage disposal. Primarily focused on the building and upkeep of the sewer system, mentions are made of how Chicago's topography and water levels in the lake affected sewage disposal. Show less

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Final Environmental Impact Statement for the Metropolitan Sanitary District of Greater Chicago, Des Plaines - O'Hare Conveyance System

by United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Region V.

Book - 1975

Describes the proposed locations, including depths, of a sewer system in metropolitan Cook County. Describes the proposed locations, including depths, of a sewer system in metropolitan Cook County. Show less

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