During his Survey career, Hughes worked in the following areas. Between 1865 and 1866 he was based in Hertford and St. Albans where he described the Drift Gravels. Then in 1866, Hughes was transferred to the Lake District and superintended by W. T. Aveline.
During his Survey career, Hughes worked in various locations. From 1865 to 1866, he was stationed in Hertford and St. Albans where he documented the Drift Gravels. In 1866, he moved to the Lake District and was supervised by W. T. Aveline.