In survey work connected with Seismic (Geophysical) investigations, the nature of the operations is such that provisional points many miles apart have frequently to be located with a minimum of delay. When no map and no triangulation exists, the range finding method about to be described is very useful. The method can also be recomlnended for reconnaissance and exploration surveys. It was used by one of the R.A. Survey Regiments with success during the war. The essentials are a good theodolite and a steel tape.