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