-------- Original Message -------- Subject: RE: USGS produces 30,800 new maps in 19 months Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2010 13:20:17 -0400 From: Grabach, Kenneth A. Mr. <[log in to unmask]> To: Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship <[log in to unmask]> I think there needs to be some clarification about what path to use to get to the USGS Store to retrieve these files. If one goes directly through a search engine, the files appear to be available at charge rather than free. Is this for depository libraries only? If so, do we need to be sure to go, or provide link through our library websites? I have seen very little guidance since the beta version was released and distribution of printed quadrangles ceased. Ken Grabach <[log in to unmask]> Maps Librarian Phone: 513-529-1726 Miami University Libraries Oxford, Ohio 45056 USA *From:* Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship [mailto:[log in to unmask]] *On Behalf Of *Angie Cope *Sent:* Wednesday, September 22, 2010 1:06 PM *To:* [log in to unmask] *Subject:* USGS produces 30,800 new maps in 19 months forwarded I think ... -------- Original Message -------- *Subject: * USGS produces 30,800 new maps in 19 months. *Date: * Tue, 21 Sep 2010 23:08:21 +0000 *From: * Brendan Whyte <[log in to unmask]> <mailto:[log in to unmask]> *Reply-To: * *To: * http://www.gim-international.com/news/id5052-USGS_Mapping_Productivity_Record_Slashed.html?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20100921+GIM <http://www.gim-international.com/news/id5052-USGS_Mapping_Productivity_Record_Slashed.html?utm_source=Newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=20100921+GIM> USGS Mapping Productivity Record Slashed 21/09/2010 USGS has exceeded its highest map cells production in one year since the record of 2,500 new quadrangle maps were published in 1972. Since the first release of the US Topo series of revised digital topographic maps less than nineteen months ago, the US Geological Survey (USGS) has published more than 30,800 7.5-minute cells covering more than 50% of the nation's land area and setting standards for production efficiency. For the past 125 years, USGS topographic maps have provided resource managers and the general public with accessible, accurate geographic knowledge for uses that range from recreation to scientific analysis to emergency response. To meet the need for modern computer-accessible topographic maps that are frequently updated, the USGS established the new US Topo digitally-based national map series. Modeled on the traditional, instantly recognised, paper-based 7.5-minute topographic series, these new maps use the best available government digital data. A further efficiency gain is that rather than having USGS personnel print, distribute, and store paper copies, the entire US Topo collection is available as digital files and is distributed free of charge, through the Web, via the USGS Store. Digital US Topo map files are designed to be easily printed on demand. Improved production processes instituted by the USGS National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC) will allow the entire contiguous US to be remapped every three years. The USGS is on track to meet this goal. 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