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Correction: AMS series P502 and Y502 are at 1:250,000, not 1:25,000.
 
On Tue, 26 Apr 1994, Johnnie D. Sutherland wrote:
 
> Two messages about sources of Egyptian maps.------ Johnnie
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>           Tue, 26 Apr 1994 07:12 EST
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>           RE: SOUTHEAST EGYPT - seeking maps
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> check with Lib. Of Congress.  They sometimes have maps of larger scale
> than the 1:250,000.  They may be older vintage but should do.  Another
> possible source would be Robert Bier with the USGS, Geologic Div.'s
> Cartographic Info. Center in Reston Va. His phone # is 703 648-6207.
> Hiss Div has exchange pgm's with other countries for thematic maps.
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>  Div. has exchange pgm's with other countries for thematic maps and
> may have coverage of SE Egypt.  They have a list of local copy outfits
> that are authorized to take the originals and make copies at a charge.
> Some have color and b/w capabilities.  They deal directly with you the
> customer for all costs.  The Lib. Of Congress also has reproduction
> capabilities and will let you know their charges.
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> John Shanton
> Earth Science Info. Cntr.
> USGS, Reston, Va.
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>       Tue, 26 Apr 1994 09:08:59 -0400 (EDT)
>       william j thornton <[log in to unmask]>
>          Re: SOUTHEAST EGYPT - seeking maps
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> The AMS series P502, North Africa 1:25,000 covers part of the area
> you need and series Y502, East Africa covers the other part.  The
> Univ. of Mich. has these sets and I'm sure many more depository
> libraries have them.
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