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January 1, 1983

Maps for the nation: The current federal mapping establishment Maps for the nation: The current federal mapping establishment

The U.S. Government annually produces an estimated 53,000 new maps and charts and distributes about 160 million copies. A large number of these maps are produced under the national mapping program, a decentralized Federal/State cooperative approach to mapping the country at standard scales. Circular A-16, issued by the Office of Management and Budget in 1953 and revised in 1967...

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Gary W. North

Core Science Systems Mission Area

January 1, 1971

Aerial photographic reproductions Aerial photographic reproductions

Geological Survey vertical aerial photography is obtained primarily for topographic and geologic mapping. Reproductions from this photography are usually satisfactory for general use. Because reproductions are not stocked, but are custom processed for each order, they cannot be returned for credit or refund.

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Water Resources Division U.S. Geological Survey

Core Science Systems Mission Area