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               State University of New York at Stony Brook
                       Stony Brook, NY 11794-3331
 
                                            David Y Allen
                                            Library-Reference
                                            516 632-7110
                                            25-Mar-1997 01:08pm EST
FROM:  DYALLEN
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Subject: Digitization of Historic Maps by USGS
 
        I recall hearing somewhere that the USGS is digitizing (or has plans to
digitize) some of its older maps--particularly its 15' quads and geological map
portfolios.  Does anyone know anything more definite about this and who to
contact about USGS activities in this area?  Those of us who are interested in
digitizing old maps on the state and regional levels need to know what the
various Federal agencies are doing.