National Geospatial Technical Operations Center
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National Geospatial Technical Operations CenterThe U.S. Geological Survey National Geospatial Technical Operations Center (NGTOC) provides essential support for the acquisition and management of trusted geospatial data, products, and services, through world-class geospatial technical expertise and customer service, for the USGS and the Nation. NGTOC supports The National Map (TNM) and the National Atlas of the United StatesĀ®, among other related efforts. NGTOC News and Highlights News Archive
February 8, 2010 US Topo Update: Production and release of the US Topo started in October 2009. The US Topo is an enhancement of the previous "Digital Map–Beta" product, with the addition on the hydrography and contour layers. The new mapping product was formally introduced at the "125th Anniversary of Topographic Mapping" Celebration on December 3, 2009. The National Geospatial Technical Operations Center reports the following:
Note: Forest Service quads in the above states are currently not included, which often gives a "missing quad" look. The USGS is working with the Forest Service so that maps made in 2010 and beyond will include lands administered by USFS. The "Digital Map–Beta" is the initial electronic digital map. With the integration of the hydrography and contour layers, the maps produced after October 2009, and starting with Kansas, will be classified as US Topo. |
Location
NGTOC is one organization with two locations: Denver, Colorado and Rolla, Missouri. ![]()
Product and Service Directory
NGTOC Provides operational support for The National Map which consists of a variety of Products and Services.
NGTOC Contacts
Mailing address: NGTOC U.S. Geological Survey 1400 Independence Road Rolla, MO 65401-2602 - OR - NGTOC U.S. Geological Survey PO Box 25046, MS 510 [or 6th and Kipling, MS 510] Denver Federal Center Denver, Colorado 80225-0046
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