shrug-l: FW: [GISCC] USGS Digital Map - beta

[Tripp Corbin]

Thought  others might find this interesting so I am passing it along. 

 

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From: Keith W. McFadden [mailto:keithmc at usgs.gov] 
Sent: Monday, June 15, 2009 9:15 AM
To: giscc at lists.gatech.edu
Subject: [GISCC] USGS Digital Map - beta

 

Greetings,

 

The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to introduce the new "Digital Map
- Beta", which is a step toward the next generation of USGS topographic
maps.

It is built from data layers of The National Map, which is a synthesis
of information from local, State, and Federal partners. "Digital Map -
Beta"

will be available on the Web at no cost, in a GeoPDF format.  Free tools
allow users to determine coordinates, turn layers on and off, zoom in
and out, and print the map image.  As a valued partner of USGS, we
invite you to be among the first to evaluate this new product by
visiting the "Digital Map - Beta" web site at
http://nationalmap.gov/digital_map/.

 

In addition to a product overview, the web site includes a "Quickstart"
user's guide, links to locate and download the available maps, an
information sheet and some interesting information concerning the
history of topographic mapping in the USGS.  The initial "Digital Map -
Beta" will be 7.5-minute format and contain an image background, roads,
geographic names, and choices of grid reference systems.  The map's
collar and frame will have the same look and feel as the USGS legacy
topographic map.  As the product evolves, additional data layers will be
added, beginning with contours and hydrography.  In addition, the USGS
plans to link scanned versions of prior, printed topographic maps to the
new "Digital Maps - Beta."

 

In the next few months the feedback that you provide will be used to
refine the website and outreach materials for this product.  Please
submit your comments via
http://nationalmap.gov/digital_map/digitalmap_feedback.html

or simply click on the "Contact Us" tab of the "Digital Map" web site.

 

Thank You.

 

 

-------------------------------------
Keith W. McFadden, Physical Scientist

U.S. Geological Survey
Geospatial Liaison for Georgia
Eastern Region NSDI Partnership Office
3039 Amwiler Rd. Suite 130
Atlanta, Ga. 30360
phone (770)903-9150, cell (678)451-5430, fax (770)903-9199
email: keithmc at usgs.gov

 

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