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1. en.wikipedia.org › United_States_Geological_SurveyUnited States Geological Survey - Wikipedia

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   In 2015, the USGS unveiled the topoView website, a new way to view their entire digitized collection of over 178,000 maps from 1884 to 2006. The site is an interactive map of the United States that allows users to search or move around the map to find the USGS collection of maps for a specific area.

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     David Applegate is an American academic who has served as...

   • Topographic Maps

     In the United States, the national map-making function which...

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     The National Map is a collaborative effort of the United...

2. www.usgs.gov › topographic-mapsTopographic Maps | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

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   Learn about the USGS topographic maps, a signature product of the agency since 1884. Find out how to access, download or order historical, current and custom maps of the American landscape.

3. www.usgs.gov › us-topo-maps-americaUS Topo: Maps for America | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

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   Learn about the current and historical USGS topographic maps of the nation, powered by The National Map data. Download, view, or create custom US Topos with different formats, scales, and features.

4. www.usgs.gov › publications › topographic-mapsTopographic maps | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

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   A topographic map is a line-and-symbol representation of natural and selected man-made features of a part of the Earth's surface plotted to a definite scale. A distinguishing characteristic of a topographic map is the portrayal of the shape and elevation of the terrain by contour lines.

5. www.usgs.gov › brief-history-geologic-mapping-usgsA Brief History of Geologic Mapping in the USGS

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   Special needs required maps with special emphasis. USGS geologic mapping was increasingly focused on areas of particular economic interest, areas of special federal concern, and areas of critical scientific interest. Some early examples of more focused geologic mapping include:

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   What is US Topo map data?

   • US Topo map data is derived from the geographic information system (GIS) data of The National Map and is continuously updated via National, state, local, and commercial partnerships. Current and historic USGS topographic maps are available for immediate download from The National Map Downloader.

   US Topo: Maps for America | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

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   What is US Topo?

   • US Topo is the current USGS topographic map series for the Nation. These are modeled on the legacy 7.5-minute maps, but are mass-produced from GIS databases of The National Map and published as digital documents. Please visit US Topo: Maps for America for full details. US Topo map production is transitioning away from a static 3-year refresh cycle.

   Topographic Maps | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

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   What is USGS Topo Map web app?

   • The newest USGS topo map web app gives the public the opportunity to create custom topographic maps on demand. The online application is called topoBuilder and the output maps are known as OnDemand Topos.

   Topographic Maps | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

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   What is the Historical Topographic map collection?

   • The Historical Topographic Map Collection contains USGS topographic maps published 1884 to 2006 Topographic maps became a signature product of the USGS because the public found them - then and now - to be a critical and versatile tool for viewing the nation's vast landscape.

   Topographic Maps | U.S. Geological Survey - USGS.gov

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