This classic treatise on military geography was first published in 1905 as part of the U.S. Army's Professional Reading Lists. William Edward Montague, a military engineer and noted scholar, provides a comprehensive overview of the principles of military topography, as well as practical guidance for conducting military surveys and mapmaking. This book remains an essential resource for military professionals and students of military history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.