1. www.nikolasschiller.com/

2. Waikiki Quilt
www.nikolasschiller.com/

3. New Topo Maps for Hawaii and More:
An Update from USGS
Sheri Schneider, Geospatial Liaison
Derek Masaki, Associate Liaison
Hawaii and Pacific Basin Islands

4. http://nationalmap.usgs.gov
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5. http://nationalmap.usgs.gov

6. The National Map is a collaborative effort to
improve and deliver topographic information
for the nation.
Elevation
National Hydrography Dataset
Geographic Names
Imagery

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11. http://viewer.nationalmap.gov/example/services.html

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

15.  US Topo Content
Orthorectified
image
Roads
Names
Contours
Hydrography
State/County
Boundaries
Fire Stations
Woodland Tint

16. Product Characteristics
 GeoPDF format
 File size varies - about 15 to 25 Mb
 Georeferenced
 Layered (select layers, turn layers
on/off)

17. US Topo System Requirements
 Windows or Apple
 Adobe Reader or Acrobat Pro
 TerraGo Technologies Toolbar
Windows Only, Not Required

18. Downloaded Map
Adobe Reader with GeoPDF Tools
Adobe Acrobat tools
Terrago Toolbar
Layers list
(compressed)
Interactive GeoPDF map
Georeferenced
cursor coordinates
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19. Downloaded Map
Layer List (expanded)

20. Metadata
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21. TerraGo Toolbar Options
 GeoTool
 GeoLocator

22. TerraGo Toolbar Options
 GeoMeasure

23. TerraGo Toolbar Options
 GeoTrack

24. Coordinate System Change
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25. Printing/Plotting
Print/plot part or
all of the map
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26. Text Searching
Use “Edit” and “Advanced Search” to find
all occurrences of names containing
“Coffeyville”
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27. http://nationalmap.gov/ustopo

28. Go Mobile
US Topos and Historic maps - iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch
http://www.avenza.com/pdf-maps

29. Display In ArcMap
Use Global Mapper To
Convert Geopdf
To Geotif
Easy Batch Option
www.globalmapper.com

30. Create a DRG
type look for
ArcMap
Use Touch Up Object tool in
Acrobat Pro to select and delete
image
Global Mapper to export as
geotif
ArcMap to clip raster and
remove collar
Could mosaic together

31. Historical Topographic Map Collection
 250,000 quadrangles –
 All editions, all scales
 Consistent, high quality
specifications
 Same order as US Topo maps
 Georeference , metadata
 USGS Store, The National
Map Viewer

33. http://nationalmap.gov/historical

35. About the Project
Sponsor:
 National Digital Elevation Program (NDEP) committee member agenc
Funding Partners:
 U.S. Geological Survey (Managing Partner)
 National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
 Federal Emergency Management Agency
 Natural Resources Conservation Service
In-kind Partners:
 National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
 Many Federal agencies, state agencies and other study participants
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36. Options Under Consideration
Option 1: 8 year acquisition
Costs: $146M Benefits: $690M Benefits Satisfied: 58%
Option 2: 15 year acquisition
Costs: $78M Benefits: $349M Benefits Satisfied: 30%
Option 3: 15 year acquisition with 50% Cost Share Req.
Costs: $39M Benefits: $349M Benefits Satisfied: 30%
Uniform Acquisition, 2 Pts/Sq. Mtr.
Buy up option for higher resolution
IfSAR for Alaska

37. Planning Stages, Not Yet Funded

38. "I think people are hungry for
connection, and maps connect us
with each other. Every single culture
produces maps. It is a human
impulse to explore where we live."
Vincent Vigra, Author of “Cartographia”