The map is created for public consumption, not locked. Custody From the beginning of the public, the people have the map to learn what is happening around us, where we are and where we can go.
Since 1879, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is dedicated to providing reliable scientific information to better understand the Earth and its ecosystem. Mapping is an integral part of what we do. From the early days of mapping walking in the field to more modern methods of satellite photography and GPS receiver, the scientists we must understand more than 193,000 maps and document the changes made to our environment.
Government agencies and NGOs have long been used in our list of all the planning community to find a way. Farmers depend on our digital elevation data to help them produce our food. Historians look at the map of the last few years to see how the terrain and the built environment has changed over time.
While certain groups USGS used as a resource, we want to find in large public and use our cards, as well. Fill in our maps, they convey information about our country and heritage belongs to all Americans. Our cards are designed to serve as a public good. More and more taxpayers are using our cards and how they can find more use in the card, the better.
We realize that our expertise lies in the mapping, so the partnership with Google, which has expertise in web design and delivery, is naturally fit. Google Map Gallery helps us organize and present our maps efficiently, mobile interface that is easy for everyone to find what they are looking for. Map Gallery not only publish detailed USGS maps of high quality, but it makes it easy for anyone to search for and find a new map.
Maps have always played an important role in the development of society. Our understanding of the world through the written history is built using the card. Now, thanks to advances in technology and mapping mapped Gallery, USGS maps can play a greater role in society more ‘day-to-day.