New USDA service brings soil surveys to the web
February 28, 2006
The Web Soil Survey provides the same soil data previously available in print, now in an interactive online format.
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SCO investigates web services delivery of Wisconsin geodetic control
Web Feature Services provide a new way to distribute and access spatial data.
USGS publishing to be coordinated from Madison
Longtime USGS employee Greg Allord now directing the national program.
National imagery plan garnering interest
Plan proposed by the National States Geographic Information Council would provide 100% federal funding for nationwide orthoimagery.
“Ramona” GIS inventory system announced
New tool developed by NSGIC will help inventory GIS data holdings of state, local, and tribal governments.
UW-Madison Cartographers Pull Together on New Campus Map Project
February 20, 2006
For almost 30 years, the campus map for UW-Madison has retained the same basic design– a distinct oblique perspective considered cutting-edge in 1977. However, times change, and the map used by thousands of campus visitors …
NACIS meets, looks to the future of mapping
January 10, 2006
Annual meeting of the North American Cartographic Information Society showcases the latest trends in cartographic innovation. The Society will hold its 2006 meeting in Madison.
State Cartographer’s commentary
January 3, 2006
Wisconsin Public Service Commission deserves praise for including land information provisions in recent wireless 911 grant awards.