Category Archives: Geomapping
USGS Energy Resources Program establishes national data archive
In accordance with provisions stipulated by the Energy Policy Act of 2005, the USGS Energy Resources Program conducts research, compiles data, and provides information about energy resources in the United States. Provisions of the bill established the National Geological … Continue reading
A custom ranch or farm map makes a unique holiday gift!
A custom map makes an ideal gift for the holidays. We can produce a detailed map for any property in the United States. Delight a landowner friend or relative with an attractive and detailed wall map that will last for … Continue reading
Understanding the basics of aerial photography: Formats
In previous installments of our Understanding Aerial Photography blog series, we covered the History of Aerial Photography and Scaling and Formatting of Aerial Imagery. In this post, we will explore the different types of formats in which aerial imagery … Continue reading
The basics of aerial photography: scaling & resolution
In my previous blog post, we explored the history of aerial photography. In this post, we will discuss the two main factors that determine the quality of aerial photography: scaling and resolution. Scaling Scaling is one of the more … Continue reading
Understanding the basics of aerial photography: History
Aerial photography is one of the best tools anyone, especially environmental professionals, can use to determine land use changes over time. In some cases, viewing aerial photographs can be the only way to identify the history of a site. … Continue reading
National Flood Insurance Program extended for five years
Last month President Obama signed into law the Biggert-Waters Flood Insurance Reform Act of 2012. The new bill reauthorizes the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) through September 2017, and outlines modifications to the program … Continue reading