Tag: USGS

  • MAPPS Identifies More Than $73 Billion in Potential Geospatial Spending in Stimulus Bill Analysis

    RESTON, VA, February 23, 2009 – The economic stimulus bill passed by Congress and signed into law last week by President Obama includes more than $73 billion in programs that will require geospatial data, technology, services and applications in at least 24 Federal agencies, according to an analysis by MAPPS (www.mapps.org), the association of geospatial…

  • USGS Geography: The National Map

    USGS Geography: The National Map. Screenshot of Epcot Center in USGS National Map “The National Map, our online, interactive map service. You can view The National Mapby using your Web browser (no special software or download required). The National Map is a consistent framework for geographic knowledge needed by the Nation. It provides public access…