Abstract

USGS and the Census Bureau: DisplayingTIGER in The National Map
Track: Census
Authors: Jennie Karalewich, Amy Fischer, Dick Vraga

Starting in FY15, USGS's 'The National Map' will display TIGER as the roads data layer. In preparation for this transition, both USGS and the Census Bureau are developing methodologies for the identification and correction of TIGER data. This presentation demonstrates the techniques and strategies employed to identify and correct misaligned and missing features in TIGER- nationwide, and how these issues were resolved.