AbstractCreating the U.S. Topo - A Process DiscussionTrack: Cartography and Map Production Author In 2009 the U.S. Geological Survey began production of the "Digital Map - Beta". The 'Digital Map - Beta' was the first step toward a new generation of digital topographic maps delivered by the U.S. Geological Survey. The "Digital Map - Beta" set the stage for the next step - the production of the U.S. Topo. These maps are built from The National Map data, which are integrated from local, State, and Federal agencies, along with other sources. Production processes and a variety of software have been implemented to streamline job assignment and tracking, production methods, and product delivery. This presentation will discuss the overall U.S. Topo production process and Esri software products, including ArcGIS Server, Job Tracking Extension (JTX), Production Line Tool Set (PLTS), ArcGIS Desktop, and ArcGIS Image Server, which were used throughout the production cycle. Larry Davis USGS 1400 Independence Rolla, Missouri 65401 United States Phone: 5734650284 E-mail: lrdavis@usgs.gov Helmut Lestinsky USGS Box 25046 Denver Federal Center Denver, Colorado 80225-0046 United States Phone: 3032024324 E-mail: hlestinsky@usgs.gov |