You did a really good job on this video, especially showing the specifics, a lot of folks move to quick when showing pertinent details that help make the video more interesting, thanks a lot and keep on Adventuring.
I’ve always wondered about these gauging stations and if they are still used today. The one you show in this video looks to be kind of old and not well kept. I wonder if satellites and other modern technology have made these gauging stations obsolete? Looks like a really scenic hike, though!
@@AbandonedMines11 Plenty of gauging stations are in use. It’s an accurate and probably cheaper way to measure height/stream flow compared to using a satellite. Besides, the only thing I think a satellite could measure would possibly the height of a reservoir. I’ve seen gauging stations usually at or down/upstream of dams. I think it depends on what companies need the data for. Also, trying to remove an old station like this is probably not feasible for the USGS, considering the location. Who knows, they might use it again in the future.
@@NitroTheWolf Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I suppose these old gauging stations are probably still used when water is present. It just seems like an antiquated way to go about doing that. But sometimes the old-fashioned ways are still the best despite all the advances in technology. Really enjoyed the scenery in this hike.
You did a really good job on this video, especially showing the specifics, a lot of folks move to quick when showing pertinent details that help make the video more interesting, thanks a lot and keep on Adventuring.
I’ve always wondered about these gauging stations and if they are still used today. The one you show in this video looks to be kind of old and not well kept. I wonder if satellites and other modern technology have made these gauging stations obsolete? Looks like a really scenic hike, though!
@@AbandonedMines11 Plenty of gauging stations are in use. It’s an accurate and probably cheaper way to measure height/stream flow compared to using a satellite. Besides, the only thing I think a satellite could measure would possibly the height of a reservoir.
I’ve seen gauging stations usually at or down/upstream of dams. I think it depends on what companies need the data for. Also, trying to remove an old station like this is probably not feasible for the USGS, considering the location. Who knows, they might use it again in the future.
@@NitroTheWolf Thanks for the reply! Yeah, I suppose these old gauging stations are probably still used when water is present. It just seems like an antiquated way to go about doing that. But sometimes the old-fashioned ways are still the best despite all the advances in technology. Really enjoyed the scenery in this hike.