Reflections on National Topographic Mapping
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On December 3, 2009, more than 300 people gathered at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) headquarters in Reston, Virginia, to celebrate the 125th anniversary of USGS topographic mapping. The ceremony opened with a special production by Duke Ellington School of the Arts Concert Chorale, and continued with presentations featuring discussions:
- on the benefits of topographic maps,
- the history of USGS topographic mapping,
- the announcement of the new USGS digital topographic map product (US Topo)
- the introduction of the new National Map Viewer
- advise on future directions from Dr. David Cowan
- and concluded with some special award presentations and a display of historic pictures and artifacts
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