PRZEMIANY SIECI HYDROGRAFICZNEJ WYŻYNY MIECHOWICKIEJ W LATACH 1827-1994 (original) (raw)
The aim of this research work was to determine quantitative and qualitative transformations in Miechowicka Upland’s hydrographical network in the years 1827-1994. Based upon archival and contemporary cartographic materials, the hydrographical network’s condition was defined in the following 4 temporal steps: early and late 19th century, and early and late 20th century. As follows from the research work conducted, Miechowicka Upland’s hydrographical network was subject to some considerable transformations over almost two hundred years. Among others, these transformations include: increase in the number of water reservoirs, emergence of many genetic types of water reservoirs, decay in riverhead sections, shortened lengths of watercourses due to river area development works, changes in the character of river-beds. Besides its topographic profile, the hydrographical network at the research work area was the natural environment’s component, which was transformed in the most significant way as a result of human activities (mining, industry, urbanisation).
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