The California Earthquake Clearinghouse was setup to provide a location after a damaging earthquake, real or virtual, for professionals who arrive in the affected area to become part of a larger, temporary organization (the Clearinghouse) to facilitate the gathering of information, maximize its availability, and better use the talents of those present.
The history of the Clearinghouse has its roots back in 1971 after the San Fernando earthquake. Continue reading
The California Water Atlas, published by the State of California, was a landmark atlas with the first comprehensive look at California’s extensive water system in a geographic context. The atlas itself measured about 18.5 x 16 inches and had hundreds of maps and infographics that told the story of California water in different ways.
The goal of the atlas was to “introduce Californians to the complex and compelling issues of water in the state, giving them the information they need to participate more actively in the decisions that governmental agencies make”. Continue reading
Some of the recorded Technical Sessions from the 2016 ESRI User Conference are now available to view on YouTube. Check them out here.
Many of you are probably familiar with DeLorme Atlas & Gazetteer maps. There was concern that the Swiss company Garmin that bought Delorme in February was going to discontinue the paper map books. However, they announced that the map books will continue to be “enhanced” and revised/updated and the company will make additional investments in “resources and cartography staff based in the Yarmouth facility.” Good news for those of you that use those maps! Click below to read the story.
On April 3rd, 1988, the Los Angeles Times Magazine published a 25 year look ahead to 2013. Though we did not end up with housekeeper robots, other things did become reality. Continue reading
We see this map every presidential election, and it needs an overhaul! Watch the video.
If you are interested in camping, mapping, and collecting 360 photos on Santa Catalina Island, then join MaptimeLA for the fun! Click below for more info.
Linux turns 25 years old today! 25 years ago, Linus Torvalds sent out his fateful message asking for help with a new operating system. Click below to read more.
California Geological Survey. Fault evaluation report for Apple Valley North, Cougar Buttes, Fairview Valley, Fifteenmile Valley, and Lucerne Valley quadrangles, San Bernardino County, California. 5 maps, scale 1:24,000. Sacramento: California Geological Survey, Fault evaluation report no. 262. Web access: http://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/rghm/ap/Pages/official_release.aspx
California Geological Survey. Fault evaluation report for the Echo Lake and Emerald Bay quadrangles, El Dorado County, California. 2 maps, scale 1:24,000. Sacramento: California Geological Survey, Fault evaluation report no. 261. Web access: http://www.conservation.ca.gov/cgs/rghm/ap/Pages/official_release.aspx
De Long Company. De Long wine map of California. 2 maps on 1 sheet, scale ca. 1:720,000. North Las Vegas, Nevada: De Long Company, pub. 2015. Web access: https://www.delongwine.com/products/california-wine-map
DeLorme (Firm). California: detailed topographic maps : back roads, recreation sites, GPS grids : family outings, boat ramps, campgrounds, places to explore. 1 atlas (160 pages), scale 1:200,000. Yarmouth, Maine: DeLorme, 4th edition, pub. 2015. ISBN: 9780899333830
Kappa Map Group. Northern California: city, state & regional maps. 1 atlas (64 pages), scales differ. Blue Bell, Pa.: Kappa Map Group, pub. 2014. ISBN: 9780762584611
National Geographic Maps (Firm). Death Valley National Park. 1 map, scale ca. 1:165,000. Evergreen, Colo.: National Geographic Maps, Trails Illustrated map 221, pub. 2014. ISBN: 9781566953214
National Geographic Maps. Los Angeles, DestinationMap: city map & travel guide : points of interest, additional inset map, transit system, travel information, top attractions, 3D buildings, airport terminal maps, regional map, photos. 1 map, scale ca. 1:240,000. Evergreen, Colo.: National Geographic Maps, pub. 2015. ISBN: 9781597750929
National Geographic Maps. Southern California guidemap: road map & travel guide. 1 map, scale ca. 1:2,050,000. Evergreen, Colo. National Geographic Maps, pub. 2015. ISBN: 1597750158; 9781597750158
O’Callaghan, Aaron. Sacramento Valley breweries. 1 map, scale not given. Sacramento Area Brewers Guild, 2016. Web site: http://sacbeerweek.com/breweries/
One Tam (organization). One Tam, many friends. 1 map, scale not given. Tamalpais Lands Collaborative, pub. 2016. Web access: http://www.onetam.org/map-and-trails
U.S. Bureau of Land Management. California public lands, national system of public lands: Inside, About BLM California, 2016 California public lands facts, BLM California priorities. 1 map, scale not given. Sacramento: U.S. Bureau of Land Management, pub. 2016.
U.S. Bureau of Land Management. Imperial Sand Dunes Recreation Area. 1 map, scale ca. 1:150,000. El Centro, CA: U.S. Bureau of Land Management, pub. 2016.
Are you a state, regional, county, or municipal government working on that next field data collection project and need some funding? Why not enter the ESRI and Leica Smart Communities Innovation Challenge and win some hardware and software for your project!
The Smart Communities Innovation Challenge is an open call for demonstration projects that supports bringing ground-breaking ideas of state and local government to reality.
The goal of the program Continue reading
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