U.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Geological Survey

Historical Topographic Map Collection

David NailU.S. Geological SurveyMid-West Area Geospatial LiaisonNational Geospatial Program

U.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Geological Survey

Historical Topographic Map CollectionOverview

Background Conversion and Catalog Use Status Search and discovery

U.S. Department of the InteriorU.S. Geological Survey

Historical Topographic Map Collection Definition of Terms

U.S. Topo

The National Map

Historic Topo Map

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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.

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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.

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USGS Map collection

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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

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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

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Metadata

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Georeferencing

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Automated geo-referencing software available from the University of Wisconsin

http://www.geography.wisc.edu/research/projects/QUAD-G/

First release for this Collection –GeoPDF files

Reference

Download and print

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First release for this Collection –GeoPDF filesTerraGo 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.

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FGDC compliant: GeoPDF attachmentsMetadata Availability

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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

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Historical Quads Example Use:Change Over Time

Lake Monroe, IN

• Impoundments

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19651956

Historical Quads Example Use:Change Over Time

Lake Monroe, IN

• Timber

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1965 1999

Historical Quads Example Use:Change Over Time

Bloomington, IN

• Urban growth

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1908 1998

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Special Edition non-standard quads

Historical Quad Examples

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Special Edition non-standard quads

Cities

Chicago Loop1929

1:24000

San Francisco

1899 1:62500

Indiana’s Oldest Maps

Tolleston 1900

1:62500

St. Meinrad1900

1:62500

De Gonia Springs

1900 1:62500

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What has been accomplished

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Search and Discovery

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USGS Store IU Spatial Data Portal

Search and Discovery

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USGS Store

Google Search by typing:“USGS Store” and click on the “Map Locator” option in search results.

Or try the shorten URL link:http://on.doi.gov/aAAZqa

Search and Discovery

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USGS Store

Search by Place, Address or by Quad Name.

Search and Discovery

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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

For additional information:

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http://nationalmap.usgs.gov/historical

Allens Creek24K, 7.5 min.Mapped 1943

Pub. 1947

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Allens Creek24K, 7.5 min.Mapped 1943Pub. 1953

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Artist:Hal SheltonCirca 1940