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Enhancing the “Topo Quad”
Topographic Maps made from The National Map
Michael CooleyStafford BinderJune 2006, DMT
Background of the “Topo Quad”
• History of the Topographic Map
• 56K Maps Published using Analog Production Methods
• Lack of Funding to Maintain and Revise Maps
• The National Map –
– Building and Maintaining a Seamless, Integrated Dataset Through
Partnerships using State and Local Data
– Publishing Maps Using The National Map
– Building The National Map
• http://nationalmap.gov/
The National Map’s Viewer
Background of the “Topo Quad”
– Building Geospatial One-Stop
• www.geodata.gov
• Providing a Single Portal to Bring Multiple Datasets
Together from Other Agencies
– Create Enhanced or Custom Graphics
Geospatial One-Stop’s Viewer
The Enhanced “Topo Quad”
• Commissioning the Products and Services Team
– Guidance from the Products and Services Team
• Web-based, Completely Automated, Topographic
Mapping from The National Map’s Geospatial Data
• Enhance the “Topo Quad”
– Improved User Accessibility
– Improved Feature Currency
– Improved Productivity
– Improved Utility
The Enhanced “Topo Quad”
• USGS’s Commitments to Enhancing the “Topo Quad”– Commitment to Geospatial One-Stop
• Data Discovery
– Commitment to The National Map• Base Cartographic Data Improved by Partners
– Commitment to Enhancing the “Topo Quad”
– Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
The Enhanced “Topo Quad”
• The National Map’s Graphics Concepts– Rapid-Response Map Production
• 1:24K-Scale using the traditional 7.5’ tile
– Currency of Map Content– Partnerships and Partners’ Data– Web Accessible Maps– Downloadable Digital Copies
• Multiple Formats
– Paper Copies Though Business Partners• Full-size Print-On-Demand Replacing Lithographic Printing
– Enhancing the Future of the “Topo Quads”
Implementing the Program
• Delaware (DataMIL - http://datamil.delaware.gov/ )
– First Area to be Implemented
– Data-Rich Area
– Pre-Made Maps
– Available through The National Map
– Available as PDF or Plotted Maps
The Enhanced “Topo Quad”• The New Map Design
– Differences / Similarities Between the New Maps and the Standard Topographic Map
• Similarities– Standardized Portrayal from Quad to Quad– Transportation & Hydrography Features– Contours– Accuracy– GNIS Names
• Differences– Vegetation– Structures– Urban Tint– Names
» Automated Name Placement– Contours
» Automated from 1/3-ArcSecond ( Approx. 10-Meter) or Better National Elevation Dataset
– Improved Currency of Content
Dover, De Published Map (DRG)Dover, DE Graphic from TNM
New Roads
GNIS Names
GNIS Buildings
New Roads
BetterNames
DLG-3 Buildings
Urban Tint
Name Placement
Veg Tint
Contours
The Enhanced “Topo Quad”
• The National Map’s Graphic Content– Based on Internet Functionality
• The National Map
• Geospatial One-Stop
– Based on Available and Suitable Data• Partners’ and USGS’s Data
– Based on Technological Capabilities
– Based on a Draft Minimum Content Specification
– Based on Evolving Enhancements
– Based on USGS’s Organizational Streamlining
The Enhanced “Topo Quad”• Forthcoming Improvements
– Expanded Geographic Coverage of Suitable Data in The
National Map
– Additional Data Themes
• Examples - Imagery, Structures, Landcover for Urban Tint and Vegetation
– Additional Map Scales
• Intermediate Map Scales, or Larger-Scale Urban Maps
– Text Placement
– Cartographic Presentation
– Customization
• Maps Over a User-Specified Center Point
• Maps filling a User-Defined Area of Interest
• User Specified Content
The Enhanced “Topo Quad”
• USGS Invites “Topo Quad” Users’ Help
– Pilot these Concepts in Delaware
• A Few Quadrangles
• Partners’ Suitable Data
• Print on Demand
– Public Review
– Improving the Product and the Process
Anticipated Schedule
• Delaware Implementation – Fall 2006
• Texas Implementation – 2007
• Other States – Depending Upon Data
– Statewide Coverage
• Suitable Data from States
• Suitable Data from USGS
• Suitable Data from Other Agencies
The Enhanced “Topo Quad”
• USGS’ Commitment to Enhancing the “Topo Quad”– Commitment to Geospatial One-Stop
• Data Discovery
– Commitment to The National Map• Base Cartographic Data Improved by Partners’
– Commitment to Enhancing the “Topo Quad”
– Commitment to Customer Satisfaction
The Enhanced “Topo Quad”
Questions and
DiscussionMichael Cooley – [email protected]
Stafford Binder – [email protected]
The Enhanced “Topo Quad”
Thank You
Enjoy Your Maps