U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Historical Topographic Map Collection David Nail U.S. Geological Survey Mid-West Area Geospatial Liaison National Geospatial Program

U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Historical Topographic Map Collection Overview  Background  Conversion and Catalog  Use  Status  Search and discovery

U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Historical Topographic Map Collection Definition of Terms U.S. Topo The National Map Historic Topo Map

4 Historical quadrangles can serve as chronological layers supplementing the new US TOPO Documents the changes over time. Original drivers for creating an electronic Topographic Map Collection

Original reasons for converting this Collection Long-term record and documentation of the natural, physical and cultural landscape. The potential for analysis of distribution and spatial patterns is invaluable throughout the sciences and non-science disciplines. For more than 125 years, the USGS topographic mapping program has accurately portrayed the complex geography of our nation. 5

Creating a comprehensive catalog These maps are either long forgotten or are not known to have existed. Most are no longer available for distribution in print. No single complete set is known to exist – anywhere. 6

USGS Map collection 7

Scan approximately 180,000 printed quadrangles – all maps, all scales. Historical quads are all printed maps prior to US TOPO. Use consistent, high quality specifications Provide all editions, all scales Georeference the maps Release through the USGS Store and The National Map Viewer Goals for historical USGS quadrangle scanning 8

A complete copy of all metadata and digital files will be available from USGS. Copies will be housed at the National Archives and Records Administration as well as the Library of Congress, Geography and Maps Division. Copies of pertinent segments of the collection may be housed in local map libraries, research institutes and other government offices. All files will be in the public domain. Goals for historical USGS quadrangle scanning 9

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Georeferencing 11

12 Automated geo-referencing software available from the University of Wisconsin

First release for this Collection – GeoPDF files Reference Download and print 13

First release for this Collection – GeoPDF files TerraGo Toolbar: GeoTool – Locks/unlocks coordinates, Google™ Map It, and launches other GeoPDF tools. GeoLocator – Shows and finds coordinates and provides the ability to modify coordinate system displays. GeoMeasure – Measures either length or area. GeoTrack – Displays the current position of an attached GPS device. 14

FGDC compliant: GeoPDF attachments Metadata Availability 15

User need: Original files with full collar information for Geographers, Spatial Analysts or Core Professionals Product: Full resolution, full sheet TIFF images with full metadata and georeference transformation file 16

Historical Quads Example Use: Change Over Time Lake Monroe, IN Impoundments

Historical Quads Example Use: Change Over Time Lake Monroe, IN Timber

Historical Quads Example Use: Change Over Time Bloomington, IN Urban growth

20 Special Edition non-standard quads Historical Quad Examples

21 Special Edition non-standard quads

Cities Chicago Loop :24000 San Francisco :62500

Indiana’s Oldest Maps Tolleston :62500 St. Meinrad :62500 De Gonia Springs :

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Search and Discovery 25 USGS Store IU Spatial Data Portal

Search and Discovery 26 USGS Store Google Search by typing: “USGS Store” and click on the “Map Locator” option in search results. Or try the shorten URL link:

Search and Discovery 27 USGS Store Search by Place, Address or by Quad Name.

Search and Discovery 28 USGS Store Click red-balloon marker to display a list of quads Hover mouse over column headings for more info Click elsewhere on the GoogleMap application to place additional red- balloon markers Download TerraGo toolbar

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Allens Creek 24K, 7.5 min. Mapped 1943 Pub. 1947

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32 Allens Creek 24K, 7.5 min. Mapped 1943 Pub. 1953

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Artist: Hal Shelton Circa 1940