Scanning and georeferencing historical USGS quadrangles
Fact Sheet
2011-3009
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Abstract
The USGS Historical Quadrangle Scanning Project (HQSP) is scanning all scales and all editions of approximately 250,000 topographic maps published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since the inception of the topographic mapping program in 1884. This scanning will provide a comprehensive digital repository of USGS topographic maps, available to the public at no cost. This project serves the dual purpose of creating a master catalog and digital archive copies of the irreplaceable collection of topographic maps in the USGS Reston Map Library as well as making the maps available for viewing and downloading from the USGS Store and The National Map Viewer.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | Scanning and georeferencing historical USGS quadrangles |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 2011-3009 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs20113009 |
| Edition | Version 1.0: Originally posted January 19, 2011; Version 2.0: May 18, 2015 |
| Year Published | 2011 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | National Geospatial Program |
| Description | 2 p. |
| Public Comments | Historical Topographic Map Collection |
| Online Only (Y/N) | Y |
| Additional Online Files (Y/N) | N |
| Google Analytic Metrics | Metrics page |