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Map coordinate systems

Systems using sets of numbers combined with geometric nets or grids to specific positions on a map or globe.

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Datum shifts and digital map coordinate displays [New Window]: Online GIS training course for users in GIS environments in resolving the differences in distances and coordinate readouts due to shifts in the 1927 and 1983 North American Datums when using Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) grids.
Quadrangle indexes [New Window]: GIS data files containing approximate boundaries of the various USGS quadrangles, with names and indexing codes associated with each quadrangle.
USGS Geography Products [New Window]: USGS mapping sciences page containing links describing cartographic and geographic products and programs. The information products are available in printed and digital formats.

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