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Subject:        Re: USGS Store map locater updated and free downloading of
GeoPDF files
Date:   Wed, 25 Apr 2007 08:43:10 -0700
From:   Matt Fox <[log in to unmask]>
To:     Maps, Air Photo & Geospatial Systems Forum <[log in to unmask]>



That's great, but please tell me there is a way to make use of the
Georeferencing without having to give $500 to TerraGo??

Matt

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From: "Maps-L" <[log in to unmask]>
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Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:33 AM
Subject: USGS Store map locater updated and free downloading of GeoPDF files


> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject:        USGS Store map locater updated and free downloading of
> GeoPDF
> files
> Date:   Tue, 24 Apr 2007 12:59:58 -0500
> From:   John C Fouke <[log in to unmask]>
> To:     maps-L
>
>
>
> Please see the following about a major update to the USGS Store online:
>
> Easier Ordering of Published Maps AND Free Downloading of GeoPDF Files:  A
> new ?Map Locator and Downloader? in the USGS Store (store.usgs.gov) was
> launched to help visitors with two tasks:
>
>        1.  Finding and ordering topo maps of any place in the U.S. and
> Antarctica.
>                        2.  Downloading new GeoPDF files derived from
> scans of the topo maps.
> The Map Locator and Downloader is a complex set of web-based programs
> using new Web technologies and data from several sources behind a
> deceptively simple user interface.  An important feature is the Google
> Maps interface, enabling visitors to see maps and satellite imagery over
> much of the world.  In addition to the Google data, a seamless USGS topo
> map view is included where USGS topo maps exist (in the U.S.).
> GeoPDF files are georegistered digital map derivations of the original
> electronic files that enable non-GIS professionals to more easily utilize
> rich spatial information.  GeoPDF data available through this system will
> be expanded to include higher resolution scans of historic topo quads,
> other historic map products, and new products being produced from The
> National Map.
>
>