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Topographic mapping

January 1, 1992

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) produced its first topographic map in 1879, the same year it was established. Today, more than 100 years and millions of map copies later, topographic mapping is still a central activity for the USGS. The topographic map remains an indispensable tool for government, science, industry, and leisure.

Publication Year 1992
Title Topographic mapping
DOI 10.3133/70039398
Authors
Publication Type Report
Publication Subtype USGS Unnumbered Series
Series Title General Information Product
Index ID 70039398
Record Source USGS Publications Warehouse