Claire DeVaughan
Claire is the National Map Liaison for Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska
Claire DeVaughan is the National Map Liaison for Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska. As Liaison, she works with partners and users of The National Map to improve the timeliness, quality and accessibility of geospatial data for the user community. She has been involved in geospatial activities in Texas since 2003, Oklahoma since 2015, and Kansas and Nebraska since 2020. She has been with USGS since 1989, in various roles as a geographer and cartographer.
Professional Experience
Areas of expertise include: geospatial activities in Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska; products and services of The National Map, data management, applied toponymy, and government relations.
Education and Certifications
Bachelor of Science in Geography (Cartography Concentration), from Frostburg State University
Earned the designation of Certified Public Manager (CPM) from Texas State University in 2012
Certification as a Contracting Officer's Representative, Level II.
Science and Products
The 3D Elevation Program: summary for Texas
Science and Products
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The 3D Elevation Program: summary for Texas
Elevation data are essential to a broad range of applications, including forest resources management, wildlife and habitat management, national security, recreation, and many others. For the State of Texas, elevation data are critical for natural resources conservation; wildfire management, planning, and response; flood risk management; agriculture and precision farming; infrastructure and construAuthorsWilliam J. Carswell - Multimedia
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