For instance, given a street segment ranging from 1000 to 2000, it takes a very simple calculation to determine that a house at 1500 should be about halfway. T

For instance, given a street segment ranging from 1000 to 2000, it takes a very simple calculation to determine that a house at 1500 should be about halfway. This is why its so much harder to geocode in rural areas. I suspect its also why delivery guys always miss my apartment (I'm #607, but the second on the block). Geocoders are still black magic to me; just starting to understand it. Would love to see more posts like this on HN.