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Abstract


State/County Outline Map Production System
Track: Census and Geo-Demographics
Author(s): Michael DeGennaro

Mapping system components used to produce a national map series are presented. Source files, data selection and manipulation, clipping/windowing, names placement and editing, symbolization, map layout and composition, folio composition, pagination, and dissemination formats are examples of phases and functions of the system. Information on establishing a central processing environment with decentralized responsibilities is presented as well as quality control procedures for maintaining high standards for public products.

Michael DeGennaro
US Census Bureau
Geography Division
Washington , DC 20233 Phone: 301-457-1101
Fax: 301-457-4710
E-mail: mdegennaro@geo.census.gov