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Topographic Maps
    The US Geological Survey (USGS) produces topographic maps of the US at a variety of scales.
     
7.5 minute Topographic Maps (USGS) of New York   7.5 Minute Topographic Maps (USGS) of New York State (1:24,000 and 1:25,000 scale)
The most detailed USGS topographic maps for the United States are at 1:24,000 or 1:25,000 scale.  These maps include natural features, such as mountains, valleys, plains, lakes, rivers, and vegetation. Contours are used to show elevation. Also included are constructed features: roads, railroads, boundaries, transmission lines, and buildings. The standard map size is 7.5 minutes of latitude by 7.5 minutes of longitude.
     
1:100,000 Scale Topographic Maps (USGS) of New York   1:100,000 Scale Topographic Maps (USGS) of New York State
The intermediate-scale USGS topographic maps are at 1:100,000 scale and are used for land management and planning. These maps include natural features, such as mountains, valleys, plains, lakes, rivers, and vegetation. Contours in meters are used to show elevation. Also included are constructed features: roads, railroads, boundaries, transmission lines, and major buildings. The standard map size is 30 minutes of latitude by 60 minutes of longitude.
     
1:250,000 Scale Topographic Maps (USGS) of New York   1:250,000 Scale Topographic Maps (USGS) of New York State
The intermediate-scale USGS topographic maps at 1:250,000 scale are used for land management and planning. These maps include natural features, such as mountains, valleys, plains, lakes, rivers, and vegetation. Contours are used to show elevation. Also included are constructed features: roads, airports, boundaries, and built-up areas. The standard map size is 1 degree of latitude by 2 degrees of longitude.
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Help with Maps
    Here are some guides to using maps.
     
Topographic map guide and key   A Guide to Topographic Maps (with Symbol Key)
A guide to how topographic maps are interpreted, including a thorough key to all the most commonly used symbols. This guide is a must for anyone exploring using USGS topographic maps. Print it and carry it with you.
     
Topographic Mapping Software and Utilities

 
Books and DVDs about Mapping and Orienteering

            

 
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