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U.S. Department of Interior--News Release: A New Generation of USGS Maps

The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to introduce the new US Topo, a digital 1:24,000-scale topographic map series for 2010.  US Topo is a major new step in regenerating, improving, and updating the familiar USGS topographic maps.  The new maps are built from the digital layers of The National Map, which is a synthesis of information from local, state, and federal partners.

USGS and Spot Image Corporation Announce Data Agreement

The U.S. Geological Survey will receive nearly unlimited access to imagery collected by Spot Image satellites over the continental United States under a major data purchase agreement announced today. The mid-resolution earth observation data from SPOT 4 and 5 satellites are similar to imagery acquired by aging U.S. Landsat satellites.

Job Opportunity - Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa

GIS Analyst position available with Sac & Fox Tribe of the Mississippi in Iowa (Meskwaki Nation)