Levelling (or Leveling) is a branch of surveying, the object of which is: i) to find the elevations of given points with respect to a given or assumed datum, and ii) to establish points at a given or assumed datum.
Mount Rainier National Park. Mount Rainier is a large volcanic peak located 85 miles (140 km) southeast of Seattle Washington. It rises to 14,410 feet (4,392 meters) and towers at least 8,000 feet (2,500 meters) above any of the surrounding mountains.On clear days, it dominates the southern horizon from Seattle and every surrounding community.nly 3-hours drive from Seattle. You can drive from Seattle to Mount Rainier in three hours or less. The shortest route is via route 169 from Renton to Enumclaw. From there, it is a 40-mile drive through beautiful mountain scenery to the Sunrise Visitor Center high on the eastern slopes of the mountain.
Follow SR 123 north to the Stevens Canyon Entrance of Mount Rainier National Park. The Stevens Canyon Road is closed for the winter season. Northeast entrance: From Seattle/Tacoma, take Hwy. 410 south; from Yakima, take Hwy. 12 to SR 123 north to the Stevens Canyon Entrance and 410 north to the White River Entrance.rom Seattle (about 87 miles away) or Tacoma (about 65 miles away), take Hwy 5 south to Hwy 512 east. Exit onto Hwy 7 (Pacific Avenue). Follow Hwy 7 south to Elbe and continue on Hwy 706 east to the Nisqually Entrance.