how did people figure out elevation before technology using only sticks and string?

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how did people figure out elevation before technology using only sticks and string?

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Over moderate distances, the self leveling property of water can be used to inform level. A weight on a string shows plumb. By measuring the difference from level elevation is calculable.

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