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New Cowboy State Maps Add U.S. Forest Service Data

New Cowboy State Maps Add U.S. Forest Service Data

Newly released US Topo maps for Wyoming now feature more trails using data provided by the U.S. Forest Service such as the recreational trails in the...
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TNMCorps Newsletter - August 2015

TNMCorps Newsletter - August 2015

The National Map Corps August 2015 Newsletter (Vol. 1, Issue 6) is now available.

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New England Maps Adding Trails

New England Maps Adding Trails

Several of the new US Topo quadrangles for New Hampshire and Vermont now display parts of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.) and other...
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New Magnolia State Maps Adding Trails

New Magnolia State Maps Adding Trails

Several of the 772 new US Topo quadrangles for Mississippi now display parts of the Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail and other selected public...
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Mount McKinley Elevation Survey Results Coming Soon

Mount McKinley Elevation Survey Results Coming Soon

A team of four climbers has recently returned from the highest point in North America with new survey data to determine a more precise summit height...
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3DEP Data Acquisition Opportunity - FY15/16 Broad Agency Announcement

3DEP Data Acquisition Opportunity - FY15/16 Broad Agency Announcement

On July 17, 2015, the USGS issued the FY15/FY16 Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) for 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). The BAA provides detailed information...

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Highest Peak in North America to be Surveyed

Highest Peak in North America to be Surveyed

A new GPS survey of Mount McKinley, the highest point in North America, will update the commonly accepted elevation of McKinley’s peak, 20,320 ft. The...
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USGS Webinar: Using The National Map Services to Enable Your Web and Mobile Mapping Efforts

USGS Webinar: Using The National Map Services to Enable Your Web and Mobile Mapping Efforts

Are you a developer, firm, or organization using mobile or web applications to enable your users? The USGS has publicly available geospatial services...
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TNMCorps Newsletter - June 2015

TNMCorps Newsletter - June 2015

The National Map Corps June 2015 Newsletter (Vol. 1, Issue 5) is now available.

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Louisiana Quads Add Trails and Survey Data

Louisiana Quads Add Trails and Survey Data

Several of the 812 new US Topo quadrangles for Louisiana now display public trails along with improved data layers. Other significant additions...
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State and Regional 3DEP Stakeholder Workshops Underway

State and Regional 3DEP Stakeholder Workshops Underway

The U.S. Geological Survey National Geospatial Program is developing the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) to respond to growing needs for high-quality...

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Do You Like to Map? Take the Mapping Challenge!

Do You Like to Map? Take the Mapping Challenge!

Volunteer citizen-mappers continue to make significant contributions to the USGS ability to provide accurate mapping information to the public...
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