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Subject: New Iraq maps distributed by the USGS
Date: Fri, 23 May 2003 12:07:34 -0600
From: "Joseph J Kerski" <[log in to unmask]>
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Folks:
New NIMA maps distributed by the USGS of Iraq that you might find useful
in
your work. See below for description and how to order.
Joseph Kerski
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NIMA maps of Tikrit, Al Basrah (Basra), Karkuk,
And Al Mawsil (Mosul
Stock #'s: Tikrit #114891, Al Basrah #114944,
Al Mawsil #114943, and Karkuk #114942
Price: Each map is $15.00 plus $5.00
handling
The National Imagery and Mapping Agency (NIMA) added the city graphic
maps
of Tikrit,
Al Basrah, Karkuk, and Al Mawsil to its collection of special Iraq
reference maps. NIMA produced the maps as tools to help its public
affairs
office and other government offices relate with the public on efforts
pertaining to the region. The unclassified maps are suitable for
reference
only and should not be used for any other purpose.
Scales and sizes of the maps are as follows:
Tikrit - 1:14,500 & 49"x33"
Al Basrah - 1:30,000 & 50"x30"
Karkuk - 1:15,000 & 44"x34"
Al Mawsil - 1:40,000 & 34"x37".
USGS is the sales agent for the public distribution of unclassified NIMA
topographic map products and digital cartographic data. NIMA is a
national
intelligence and combat support agency whose mission is to provide
timely,
relevant and accurate Geo-spatial Intelligence in support of' our
national
security. Geo-spatial Intelligence is the exploitation and analysis of
imagery and geo-spatial information to describe, assess and visually
depict
physical features and geographically referenced activities on the Earth.
Electronic versions are available in .JPEG, .EPS (zipped), and MrSIDŽ
formats at
http://www.nima.mil/cda/article/0,2311,3104 11762 114465,00.html.
Users
are cautioned to use a file format and size appropriate to
their
hardware/software capabilities.
NOTE: MrSIDŽ is a trademark of LizardTech, Inc.)
The maps are available through U.S. Earth Science Information Center
(ESIC). To locate the nearest ESIC, call 1-888-ASK-USGS, or visit:
http://mac.usgs.gov/mac/nimamaps/index.html
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Joseph J. Kerski, Ph.D.
Geographer: Education/GIS
US Geological Survey
Building 810 - Entrance W-5 - Room 3000
Box 25046 - MS 507
Denver CO 80225-0046 USA
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Voice 303-202-4315
Fax 303-202-4137
http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/public/outreach/
USGS: Science for a Changing World
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