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2	The Topographic Map – Geospatial Data for the Nation Touches many sectors of the economy—recreation, transportation, agriculture, education, resource management, insurance, government Constituency spans all States Used by many—Boy Scouts to high tech companies to disaster relief and emergency preparedness efforts
3	What is Happening to the Topographic Map? Value eroding rapidly as maps become increasingly outdated Ages range from 1 year to 57 years Average age is 23 years Falling short of meeting customers’ expectations for: Accuracy and scale Seamlessness Flexibility in content and delivery
4	A Closer Look at Downtown Baltimore Divergence between base data and topographic maps Duplication of effort among and between geographic information sectors
5	How does the “map” need to evolve? Currentness and other characteristics of the product need significant improvement Beyond paper maps – support activities like geocoding, analyses, and modeling Increase work with partners to mutual advantage, in both public and private sectors New information availability and types of distribution
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13	The National Map: Design Standards best available seamless most current GIS ready multi-resolution web-accessible
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16	"Data must exist before," Data must exist before, during and after an event, and be readily accessible Partnerships are required among State, local, and Federal agencies, and the private sector Map information is an infrastructure just like the Interstate Highway System
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28	World Trade Center-September 12, 2001
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31	"Results are the same –..." Results are the same – devastating loss of life and property Geospatial information must be available, accessible, and integratable Need stronger partnerships among sectors– government, academia, and private industry Map information is an infrastructure just like the Interstate Highway System
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34	The Geographic Face of the Nation -- Landcover
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