Type Raster Dataset
To provide the Yap USGS Historical Quadrangle Series (1996) in GIS format (GeoTiff).
To provide the Yap USGS Historical Quadrangle Series (1996) in GIS format (GeoTiff). The USGS Historical Quadrangle Scanning Project (HQSP) is scanning all scales and all editions of topographic maps published by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) since the inception of the topographic mapping program in 1884.
Acknowledgment of the U.S. Geological Survey is expected for products derived from these data.
None. However, users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since this map was originally produced and that some parts of this data may no longer represent actual surface conditions. Users should not use this data for critical applications without a full awareness of its limitations.
There is no extent for this item.
There is no scale range for this item.
The dataset is included in the Digital Atlas of Micronesia, module Yap, created by Island Research & Education Initiative (iREi) in collaboration with Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific (WERI) at the University of Guam and funding from United States Geological Survey (USGS) under WRRI 104-B Program and FSM Department of Environment, Climate Change & Emergency Management (DECEM).
Acknowledgment of the U.S. Geological Survey is expected for products derived from these data.
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NOTE: Bounding Coordinates identified in FGDC metadata are associated with the GNIS Cell ID; {"gdaId" : 5930051, "cellId" : 395614, "scale" : 25000, "pageWidth" : 29, "pageHeight" : 31.1}Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time Zone USA
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Although these data have been processed successfully on a computer system at the U.S. Geological Survey, no warranty expressed or implied is made regarding the accuracy or utility of the data on any other system or for general or scientific purposes, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. This disclaimer applies both to individual use of the data and aggregate use with other data. It is strongly recommended that these data are directly acquired from a U.S. Geological Survey server, and not indirectly through other sources which may have changed the data in some way. It is also strongly recommended that careful attention be paid to the contents of the metadata file associated with these data. The U.S. Geological Survey shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein.
None. However, users should be aware that temporal changes may have occurred since this map was originally produced and that some parts of this data may no longer represent actual surface conditions. Users should not use this data for critical applications without a full awareness of its limitations.
This product is a GeoPDF file. GeoPDF is a copyright format with implementation rights held exclusively by TerraGo Technologies. This design is based on use of specific commercial software systems therefore any changes to the software specifications and dependencies will be followed by the USGS and codified in the product standard.
The digital GeoPDF version of the historical map was georeferenced with a methodology that preserves, but does not exceed, the accuracy of the original map. The historical map product was compiled to meet National Map Accuracy Standards (NMAS) of the era when the map was originally published.
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The GeoPDFs for the scanned Historical Quadrangles are produced using the following steps. Historical Quadrangles are scanned typically at 600 PPI (minimum of 400 PPI). Metadata is collected from the information printed in the map collar. Scanned TIFF images are georeferenced to the original map datum, and reprojected to the original map projection. The final GeoPDF file is generated using TerraGo Publisher for Raster software. To support the use of the GeoPDF file in the U.S. Army Geospatial Center GeoPDF seamless viewing tool, neatline coordinates are added to the GeoPDF header file. Last, an FGDC compliant XML metadata file is generated and attached to the GeoPDF. Note that GeoPDF is a copyrighted format, with implementation rights held exclusively by TerraGo Technologies. Any use of trade, product, or firm names in this publication is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.
Converted from GeoPDF to GeoTIFF Global Mapper software.
Imported xml metadata from original GeoPDF and updated information.
USGS provided the scanned copy of the historical quadrangle.
Island Of Yap (Northeast), FM; U.S. Department of the Interior, USGS Scanned Historical Quadrangle Standard, Version 1.0.
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Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time Zone USA
Please visit http://www.usgs.gov/ask/ to contact us.