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National Geodetic Survey's (NGS) Coastal Survey Maps

Entry ID: NOS_NGS_COAST_SURV_MAP

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Summary

Abstract: Coastal survey maps, also known as T-Sheets, serve as the basic
database of shoreline and topography used in the production of
nautical charts. Historical data from these surveys are often used in
litigation to determine property ownership, to enforce regulatory
mandates, and to estimate rates of shoreline change. Additionally,
these maps provide an accurate framework of geomorphic data for
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Description: National Ocean Service Data Explorer provides search and online access to GIF
images of NGS's coastal survey maps.

Geographic Coverage

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Spatial coordinates

N: 49.0

S: 26.0

E: -67.0

W: -125.0

N: 23.0

S: 18.0

E: -154.0

W: -161.0

Location Keywords

OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > U.S. East Coast

OCEAN > ATLANTIC OCEAN > NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN > GULF OF MEXICO > U.S. Gulf Coast

Science Keywords

HUMAN DIMENSIONS > BOUNDARIES > BOUNDARY SURVEYS

HUMAN DIMENSIONS > INFRASTRUCTURE

ISO Topic Category

BIOTA

BOUNDARIES

Ancillary Keywords

CONSERVATION

Originating Center

NOAA/NOS/NGS

Data Center

National Geodetic Survey, National Ocean Service, NOAA, U.S. Department of Commerce

Data Center URL: http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/

Data Center Personnel
Name: INFORMATION SERVICES BRANCH NATIONAL GEODETIC SURVEY Phone: 301-713-3242 Fax: 301-713-4172 Email: ngs.infocenter at noaa.gov Contact Address: National Geodetic Survey, NOAA Information Services Branch 1315 East-West Highway City: Silver Spring Province or State: MD Postal Code: 20910-3282 Country: USA

Distribution

Distribution Media: WWW

Distribution Format: GIF

Personnel

MELANIE F. MEAUX

Role: DIF AUTHOR

Email: gsfc-gcmduso at mail.nasa.gov

Creation and Review Dates

Last DIF Revision Date: 2006-12-04

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