Saturday, September 04, 2004
NAHC Tests Custom Topo Maps
The North American Hunting Club has given "Field Test Approved" status to MyTopo.com. NAHC field testers had the opportunity to order and field test custom printed maps and aerial photos from MyTopo.com and over 95% of the testers were pleased with the service.  Check out MyTopo.com
# posted by MapWatch @ Saturday, September 04, 2004
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Friday, September 03, 2004
Pareechu River, Tibet Landslide
A large landslide in Tibet early this summer blocked the flow of the Pareechu River, forming a natural dam that will soon be overtopped. The overtopping and/or failure of this dam will likely flood communities downstream in northern India.   Read more at Pareechu River, Tibet Landslide
# posted by MapWatch @ Friday, September 03, 2004
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Thursday, September 02, 2004
Hurricane Frances Satellite Image
Earth Observatory is posting satellite images of Hurricane Frances. This satellite image shows Hurricane Frances approaching the Caribbean and remnants of Tropical Storm Gaston over the Atlantic Ocean south of Long Island.  More info and images at Hurricane Frances Satellite Image
# posted by MapWatch @ Thursday, September 02, 2004
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Wednesday, September 01, 2004
Hurricane Frances Map
The Tropical Prediction Center of the National Weather Service is publishing forecast track maps for Hurricane Frances. Landfall is expected at approximately 2:00 PM Saturday on the eastern coast of Florida  More information and updates at TPC's Hurricane Frances Map
# posted by MapWatch @ Wednesday, September 01, 2004
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Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Washington Coast Map
This isn't a map either, it's another digital elevation model image of the State of Washington Coastline, also showing a few of the Cascades volcanoes. It is from a set of even higher resolution images that are part of the GLOBE Image Collection described in yesterday's post.  See higher resolution images at GLOBE High Resolution Collection.
# posted by MapWatch @ Tuesday, August 31, 2004
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Monday, August 30, 2004
Africa Elevation Map
This really isn't a map, it is an image of Africa made using digital elevation models. A collection of these images for Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America and South America is available for public viewing at the National Geophysical Data Center.  Visit their GLOBE: A Gallery if Images
# posted by MapWatch @ Monday, August 30, 2004
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Sunday, August 29, 2004
Vanishing Farmland Maps
The California Department of Conservation has prepared some excellent animated maps that show how urbanization is dramatically reducing the amount of farmland in several areas of California. These maps have been produced by interpreting aerial photos and ground truthing.  Learn more at Vanishing Farmland Maps
# posted by MapWatch @ Sunday, August 29, 2004
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