Jackson County Adjusted County Coordinate System

Jackson County has an adjusted version of the WISCRS projection that has been in use since 2011. The definitions for the adjusted WISCRS projection and the official WISCRS projection (published in SCO’s “Wisconsin Coordinate Reference Systems” handbook) are very similar. Differences are highlighted in red. Adjusted Projection [1] Official Projection [2] Base Reference System NAD…

Timeline for Rollout of Modernized National Spatial Reference System

A quick explanation of the timeline for the rollout of the modernized National Spatial Reference System by the National Geodetic Survey.

A Final Farewell to the US Survey Foot?

Ring out the old, ring in the new! As midnight approaches this New Year’s Eve, don’t forget to say farewell to the US survey foot. Or maybe hold off for a year or two.

National Geodetic Survey Provides Update for Completing State Plane Coordinate System 2022 Redesign

The National Geodetic Survey has provided another update for completing the design of the State Plane Coordinate System 2022.

Update on State Plane Coordinate System 2022

The National Geodetic Survey has provided an updated timeline for State Plane Coordinate System 2022 designs.

NGS Offers Solutions for Data Transformations to Modernized Reference System

Coordinate transformations will be the prevalent method used to update legacy geospatial data for the modernized National Spatial Reference System.

NGS delays implementation of reference system modernization plans

The National Geodetic Survey has announced that it is delaying implementation of the modernized National Spatial Reference System.

WSRS2022 Task Force looking for additional volunteers

The Wisconsin Spatial Reference System 2022 Task Force (or WSRS2022) is looking for volunteers to fill vacancies on two of its focus groups. Read on if you would like to volunteer or have a recommendation …

WSRS2022 and NGS reach compromise on plans for Wisconsin Coordinate Systems

A compromise has been reached with the National Geodetic Survey regarding plans for the Wisconsin’s multi-layer State Plane Coordinate System.

National Geodetic Survey responds to WSRS2022 request for exceptions

The National Geodetic Survey has responded to WSRS2022’s August letter requesting exceptions to accommodate WISCRS.