US Topo. The Next Generation of Topographic Maps. U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey

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1 US Topo The Next Generation of Topographic Maps U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey

2 Foundation: The National Map Base topographic data Seamless Continuously maintained Nationally consistent Developed and maintained through partnerships Available on line Source for products and services 2

3 US Topo A new USGS topographic map product Digital GeoPDF Format Available free on the Web Image base Core feature layers Built from The National Map data Periodic update 3

4 Digital Map Beta Initial version of US Topo Launched in June 2009 More than 14,100 produced Content limited to image base, roads, and names Will be revised to include contours and hydrographic features (US Topo)

5 Strategy US Topo Content Orthorectified image Roads Names Contours Hydrography 5

6 Strategy (continued) Evolution Data layers added as they become available in The National Map Features added as technical processes are perfected Full topographic quadrangle map content (ultimately) Bundled with scanned historical quadrangle maps Three-year revision cycle Linked to US Department of Agriculture s National Agricultural Imagery Program (NAIP) image acquisition schedule 6

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8 Product Characteristics GeoPDF format A TerraGo Technologies published extension to the Adobe PDF file format File size about Mb Georeferenced Locations defined in terms of map projection or coordinate systems Layered (select layers, turn layers on/off) Limited interactive capabilities, free tools 8

9 Key Advantages Accessible on line from a personal computer Interactive & enhanced Functionally superior to a Digital Raster Graphic (DRG) Will evolve & improve over time Plot / print ready Authoritative content Quality assured to standards Public domain Free download 9

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11 Scanned Historical Topographic Maps FY 2010 goals: Create high-quality scans of all printed USGS topographic maps (all scales and vintages) for archive and public access Bundle scanned historical topographic map(s) with corresponding US Topos Make scanned maps available for free download through the USGS Store 11

12 Map time series An historical perspective of the Nation s landscape change

13 Emergency Responder Access Hazards Data Distribution System (HDDS) (Password Protected) 13

14 Hazards Data Distribution System This page offers US Topo and Digital Maps Beta Another page offers image maps made in USGS is putting all US Topo products on HDDS Available for pre- or post-event download 14

15 Public Access USGS Store Select Map Locator Yellow rectangles show available Digital Maps Beta Red rectangles show available US Topos Status shown as of April 23,

16 Public Access (continued) Select a quadrangle for list of available maps US Topos and GeoPDFs - free download Hard copy - $15.00 (today) 16

17 System Requirements Windows operating system Windows 7, XP, Server 2003, or Vista Broadband Internet access Highly recommended Adobe Reader software Free download on Internet Will also work with Adobe Acrobat ($$) Latest three versions of either are acceptable TerraGo Technologies Toolbar Not required, but recommended for enhanced functions Free download 17

18 Downloaded Map Adobe Reader with GeoPDF Tools Adobe Acrobat and Terrago Technologies tools Layers list (compressed) Interactive GeoPDF map Access to FGDC metadata Georeferenced cursor coordinates 18

19 Downloaded Map Layer List (expanded) 19

20 Metadata Access 20

21 Metadata Reader 21

22 GeoPDF Toolbar Geo Tool Google Map-It Tool 22

23 GeoPDF Toolbar Geo Tool Google Map-It Tool 23

24 Coordinate System Change Reference system coordinates Coordinates for X or follow cursor Change coordinate system for readout of cursor s position 24

25 GeoPDF Toolbar Linear Measure & Measurement Units Preferences 25

26 GeoPDF Toolbar Area Measure US or Metric units 26

27 GeoPDF Toolbar GeoTrack Displays geo position. Requires attached GPS unit. 27

28 Printing/Plotting Print/plot part or all of the map 28

29 Text Searching Step 2 Results Step 1 29

30 Web Site Home Page 30

31 Map Store - Download 31

32 Map Store - Download 32

33 Web Site - Frequently Asked Questions 33

34 Web Site - Draft Standard 34

35 Web Site - Quickstart Users Guide 35

36 Web Site - Information Sheet 36

37 Web Site - Feedback Form 37

38 Chris Cretini U.S. Geological Survey NSDI Partnership Office