U.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Geological Survey
Historical Topographic Map Collection
David NailU.S. Geological SurveyMid-West Area Geospatial LiaisonNational Geospatial Program
U.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Geological Survey
Historical Topographic Map CollectionOverview
Background Conversion and Catalog Use Status Search and discovery
U.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Geological Survey
Historical Topographic Map Collection Definition of Terms
U.S. Topo
The National Map
Historic Topo Map
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Historical quadrangles can serve as chronological layers supplementing the new US TOPO Documents the changes over time.
Original drivers for creating an electronic Topographic Map Collection
Original reasons for converting this Collection
• Long-term record and documentation of the natural, physical and cultural landscape.
• The potential for analysis of distribution and spatial patterns is invaluable throughout the sciences and non-science disciplines.
• For more than 125 years, the USGS topographic mapping program has accurately portrayed the complex geography of our nation.
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Creating a comprehensive catalog
• These maps are either long forgotten or are not known to have existed.
• Most are no longer available for distribution in print.
• No single complete set is known to exist – anywhere.
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USGS Map collection
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Scan approximately 180,000 printed quadrangles – all maps, all scales. Historical quads are all printed maps prior to US TOPO.
Use consistent, high quality specifications
Provide all editions, all scales
Georeference the maps
Release through the USGS Store and The National Map Viewer
Goals for historical USGS quadrangle scanning
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A complete copy of all metadata and digital files will be available from USGS.
Copies will be housed at the National Archives and Records Administration as well as the Library of Congress, Geography and Maps Division.
Copies of pertinent segments of the collection may be housed in local map libraries, research institutes and other government offices.
All files will be in the public domain.
Goals for historical USGS quadrangle scanning
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Metadata
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Georeferencing
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Automated geo-referencing software available from the University of Wisconsin
http://www.geography.wisc.edu/research/projects/QUAD-G/
First release for this Collection –GeoPDF files
Reference
Download and print
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First release for this Collection –GeoPDF filesTerraGo Toolbar: •GeoTool – Locks/unlocks coordinates, Google™ Map It, and launches other GeoPDF tools. •GeoLocator – Shows and finds coordinates and provides the ability to modify coordinate system displays. •GeoMeasure – Measures either length or area. •GeoTrack – Displays the current position of an
attached GPS device.
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FGDC compliant: GeoPDF attachmentsMetadata Availability
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User need:
Original files with full collar information for Geographers, Spatial Analysts or Core Professionals
Product: Full resolution, full sheet TIFF images with full metadata and georeference transformation file
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Historical Quads Example Use:Change Over Time
Lake Monroe, IN
• Impoundments
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19651956
Historical Quads Example Use:Change Over Time
Lake Monroe, IN
• Timber
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1965 1999
Historical Quads Example Use:Change Over Time
Bloomington, IN
• Urban growth
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1908 1998
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Special Edition non-standard quads
Historical Quad Examples
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Special Edition non-standard quads
Cities
Chicago Loop1929
1:24000
San Francisco
1899 1:62500
Indiana’s Oldest Maps
Tolleston 1900
1:62500
St. Meinrad1900
1:62500
De Gonia Springs
1900 1:62500
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What has been accomplished
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Search and Discovery
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USGS Store IU Spatial Data Portal
Search and Discovery
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USGS Store
Google Search by typing:“USGS Store” and click on the “Map Locator” option in search results.
Or try the shorten URL link:http://on.doi.gov/aAAZqa
Search and Discovery
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USGS Store
Search by Place, Address or by Quad Name.
Search and Discovery
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USGS Store
• Click red-balloon marker to display a list of quads
• Hover mouse over column headings for more info
• Click elsewhere on the GoogleMap application to place additional red-balloon markers
• Download TerraGo toolbar
For additional information:
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http://nationalmap.usgs.gov/historical
Allens Creek24K, 7.5 min.Mapped 1943
Pub. 1947
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Allens Creek24K, 7.5 min.Mapped 1943Pub. 1953
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Artist:Hal SheltonCirca 1940