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Subject:        SILS Bulletin 07-11 Using GPS With Maps
Date:   Mon, 10 Dec 2007 11:58:20 -0700
From:   Sheryle J Jackson <[log in to unmask]>
To:     maps-l






*SILS Information Bulletin *

*Number:  07-11 Using GPS With Maps*
*Date:        December 10, 2007*


*Stock #:       112121  *
*Price:           $19.95 for the DVD plus $5.00 handling charge per order*

Using *GPS With Maps* is a package containing a DVD, a coordinate ruler
and a practice map.  Together they provide a hands-on guide on how to
use a Global Positioning System (GPS) with a topographical (topo) map.
 GPS with Maps is ideal for trip planning and finding your position in
the field.  It takes you step-by-step through the basics of a
topographical map, latitude/longitude and the UTM coordinate systems.
 The DVD explains how to make your map and GPS work together to get the
most out of any outdoor adventure.  Explaining the global positioning
system setup takes the mystery out of using a GPS unit with standard
USGS paper maps.

The coordinate scale grid ruler has an exclusive slot design which
creates a 4-edged ruler that accurately measures positions in both
coordinate systems on 1:24,000 scale USGS maps.  Units of measure
include meters, miles, minutes-seconds, and decimal minutes.  You can
use the coordinate ruler and the practice map to enter a map position
into your GPS and to transfer the GPS coordinates back to the map.

This product was not produced by USGS but is available from the USGS
Science Information and Library Services (SILS) in Denver.  To place an
order, call the SILS offices at 1-888-ASK-USGS, or online through the
USGS store at: */_http://store.usgs.gov_/**/_._/*   For more information
on USGS products contact the USGS Science Information and Library
Services (SILS) at 1-888-ASK-USGS, or online through the USGS store at:
*/_http://store.usgs.gov_/*/_. _/


Sheryle Girk-Jackson 303 202 4176, FAX 303 202 4633, email:
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Sheryle J. Girk-Jackson
Technical Information Specialist/Business Acquisitions
USGS/ESIC