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From: Francis Herbet [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: 02 March 2014 13:14
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Subject: FW: National Map and National Atlas merge [Canada]
Forwarded (but cut),
FH
From: Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Angie Cope, American Geographical Society Library, UW Milwaukee
Sent: 28 February 2014 21:54
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Subject: Re: National Map and National Atlas merge
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Subject: | Re: National Map and National Atlas merge |
Date: | Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:06:52 -0500 |
From: | David R Soller <[log in to unmask]> |
To: | Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship <[log in to unmask]> |
I think these datasets will remain on the USGS-EROS server for awhile. If you're interested in archiving any of them, it might be best to contact the National Atlas project chief (Jay Donnelly, [log in to unmask]). I'm sure he'd be interested in discussing that.
I've picked up some of the geology-related products to manage, but haven't yet considered whether to also archive some of the datasets (mostly shape files I think).
Dave Soller
USGS/AASG National Geologic Map Database project
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Subject: | Re: National Map and National Atlas merge |
Date: | Fri, 28 Feb 2014 11:23:10 -0800 |
From: | Susan Powell <[log in to unmask]> |
To: | Maps, Air Photo, GIS Forum - Map Librarianship <[log in to unmask]> |
Hi all,
One outcome of this merger is that not all of the data currently available through National Atlas will continue to be available through National Map... see below, an excerpt from the FAQ page.
Best,
Susan
2. Will I still be able to find everything from the National Atlas on The National Map Web site?
No. Most National Atlas products and services that were primarily intended for a broad public audience as well as thematic data contributions from outside the National Geospatial Program (NGP) will not be available from nationalmap.gov. To learn more about this, please visit our National Atlas transition page. We also encourage you to download National Atlas products prior to September 30, 2014.
On Fri, Feb 28, 2014 at 11:14 AM, Angie Cope, American Geographical Society Library, UW Milwaukee <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
During this year, National Atlas of the United States and The National Map will transition into a combined single source for geospatial and cartographic information. This transformation is projected to streamline access to maps, data and information from the USGS National Geospatial Program (NGP). This action will prioritize our civilian mapping role and consolidate core investments while maintaining top-quality customer service.
The USGS will continue its long history of providing topographic maps, geospatial data and other geographic information by offering a range of scales and layers of geospatial information on The National Map Viewer and through US Topo maps. As a result of the conversion to an integrated single source for geospatial and cartographic information, nationalatlas.gov will be removed from service on September 30, 2014.
"We recognize how important it is for citizens to have access to the cartographic and geographic information of our nation. We are committed to providing that access through nationalmap.gov", said Mark DeMulder, NGP Director.
"We value the National Atlas customers and stakeholders and want to make this transition as easy as possible," explained Jay Donnelly, the National Atlas Program Manager." We will post updates to The National Map and National Atlas Websites as this transition unfolds, including information on the future availability of the products and services currently delivered by nationalatlas.gov.
Further information is available at: http://nationalatlas.gov/transitionfaq.html