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Favorite Headstones and Mapping

Favorite Headstones and Mapping

The National Map Corps encourages and leverages volunteer citizen scientists to update structure data to The National Map. To reward, recognize and...

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National Hydrography September 2018 Newsletter released

National Hydrography September 2018 Newsletter released

The USGS National Hydrography Dataset Newsletter, Vol. 17, No. 9, September 2018 has been released and posted for viewing.

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FY19 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

FY19 U.S. Geological Survey Broad Agency Announcement for 3D Elevation Program Released

Partnership opportunities for the acquisition of lidar data issued.

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National Hydrography August 2018 Newsletter released

National Hydrography August 2018 Newsletter released

 

The USGS National Hydrography Dataset Newsletter, Vol. 17, No. 8, August 2018 has been released and posted for viewing.

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TNMCorps Newsletter - September 2018

TNMCorps Newsletter - September 2018

The National Map Corps September 2018 Newsletter (Vol. 4, Issue 5) is now available. 

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3D Elevation Program (3DEP) Webinar Set

3D Elevation Program (3DEP) Webinar Set

Registration is now open for the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) FY19 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Instructional Webinar.

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New Elevation Map Service Available From the USGS 3D Elevation Program

New Elevation Map Service Available From the USGS 3D Elevation Program

The USGS 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) announces the availability of a new dynamic map service.

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North American National Mapping Meeting, May 9-10, 2018

North American National Mapping Meeting, May 9-10, 2018

North American National Mapping Meeting - 

May, 9-10, 2018, Reston, VA

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2018 Doug D. Nebert NSDI Champion of the Year Award

2018 Doug D. Nebert NSDI Champion of the Year Award

Calling for nominations to honor outstanding accomplishments to the spatial data infrastructure mission of the Department of Interior

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TNMCorps Newsletter - July 2018

TNMCorps Newsletter - July 2018

The National Map Corps July 2018 Newsletter (Vol. 4, Issue 4) is now available. 

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The 3D Elevation Program Distributing Lidar Data in LAZ Format

The 3D Elevation Program Distributing Lidar Data in LAZ Format

In support of ongoing efforts to provide efficient, cloud ready, open data formats for the use of lidar data, the USGS National Geospatial Program and...

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geo163 Takes Off

geo163 Takes Off

A prolific map editor and longtime volunteer with The National Map Corps has reached the top program award.

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