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Subject:        USGS Reprint of Topographic Maps
Date:   Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:12:46 -0500
From:   Michael P McDermott <[log in to unmask]>
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To Maps-L:

It’s come to my attention recently that there have been some questions
regarding the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) printing topographic maps.
Please note that there has been no change in the reprint policy of USGS.
The USGS will continue to reprint topographic maps into the foreseeable
future.

With that said, the digital age has had its impact on the USGS as it has
had on many other map publishers. On a continual basis, we are looking
at the balance between the analog and digital worlds recognizing the
heritage we have in one and the future we all have in the other. While
there is the reprinted paper, or analog, topographic map, a recent
digital-base product announced by the USGS is the US Topo While designed
to look, feel, and perform like the traditional paper topographic map,
the US Topo is a digital product. For additional information about this
new and exciting product please see
_http://www.doi.gov/news/09_News_Releases/120309.html_

With the reprinted paper topographic maps and the digital US Topo, we
continue to work towards maintaining a balance between these two
formats. If you have other questions regarding reprints, feel free to
email me Mike McDermott at [log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]>.

Thanks,

Mike McDermott
Acting Chief, Science Information and Education Office
Geospatial Information Office
U.S. Geological Survey





Mike McDermott, PMP
Acting Chief, Science Information & Education Office (SIEO)
and National Coordinator, Natural Science Network
Geospatial Information Office (GIO)
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
National Center MS 159
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20192
Tel 703-648-5771
Fax 703-648-6821
Rm 2C-120
Email [log in to unmask]