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Topographic maps General information on topographic maps with links to topographic mapping, USGS topographic maps, digital raster graphics,how to find and order USGS maps, map revision, and map symbols (Score: 0.690)

Hurricane and extreme storm impact studies: coastal and nearshore mapping with scanning airborne laser (LIDAR) Airborne scanning laser surveys (LIDAR) are used to obtaining data to investigate the magnitude and causes of coastal changes that occur during severe storms. Links to examples of coastal mapping during specific hurricanes. (Score: 0.640)

Lewis and Clark and the U.S. Geological Survey in North Dakota Homepage linking the historic journey of Lewis and Clark and the research of the USGS in the same region with links to mapping history, remarkable points on the Missouri River, educational activities, photo gallery, and publications. (Score: 0.452)

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About land surveying:

Definition: The measurement of dimensional relationships, as of horizontal distances, elevations, directions, and angles, on the earth’s surface especially for use in locating property boundaries, construction layout, and mapmaking. [American Heritage Dic. of the English Language, 4th ed.]

Used for: surveying