THE practical problems involved in the interpretation of geological and topographical maps are here dealt with in a manner likely to appeal to students of geology and civil engineering. Having worked ...

For Christmas this year, [Scottshambaugh] decided to make his family a map of their hometown — Portland, ME. Using topographical map data, he made this jaw-dropping 3D map, and it looks amazing. He ...

Wilderness navigators and map lovers from all walks will revel in the U.S. Geological Survey’s entry into the digital era. New digital maps from U.S. Topo are designed to look, feel and perform like ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. NASA and its partners at Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade, and ...

A map of Chicago, Illinois, imprinted in 1913 from the United States Geographical Survey’s historical topographic map collection. Image courtesy of the USGS Map lovers, rejoice! The United States ...

iOS (jailbroken): Google's new Maps app for iOS is pretty great, but it has one hidden feature that makes it even better. Here's how to enable hidden topographical maps on your jailbroken iPhone. This ...

Instead of sending out teams with surveying equipment on the ground, the process uses high-performance computing to transform satellite images into highly accurate 3-D elevation models, or ...

Intelligence work is based on the gathering of information, including cartographic material for preparing new maps. This paper examines copies and re-editions, produced by British, Egyptian, and PLO ...