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| Common Mapping Errors | |
Site dimensions and orientation not represented consistently in the verbal description located on the site form, sketch map, project map, topo map, and final report. | |
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North arrow does not match site orientation.
Even though it is often clear that a site has been rotated on a report page in order to enhance the presentation of the graphic, the north arrow is still pointing toward the top of the page. The north arrow is becoming a decorative device rather than a scientific field observation that is crucial to understanding the sites location and orientation. | |
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Scale bar and/or map scale not representative of scale used on map.
Site maps often display incorrect or distorted map scales. Maps enlarged or reduced via photocopier should include the correct scale bar when copying to ensure that the scale bar will match the map. | |
| Mapping Elements | |
Maps turned in to the State Site Files should include the following mapping elements:
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| Sources | |
| The following is a list of sources providing information on mapping standards and data exchange. | |
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USGS National Mapping Program |
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USGS National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) |
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Federal Geographic Data Committee |
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Spatial Data Transfer Standard |
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| Training | |
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Training is currently not available at SCIAA. USC does offer cartography classes
through the Department of Geography.
Within the Department, there are four (4) courses offered: Geography 341, 541,
741, and 841. The first is an undergraduate course, the 500 level course is
undergraduate/graduate and the last two are graduate level.
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