There’s No There There! (Part 1)

Don’t visit these Dane County locations if you’re hoping to fill up your tank or get a cappuccino.

Share your comments on federal procurement of commercial satellite data

NOAA is inviting the public to submit comments on best practices for federal government procurement of commercial satellite data.

GPS on Bench Marks: Status Update for Wisconsin

The Wisconsin DOT has provided an update of the state’s status on the GPS on Bench Marks campaign.

Update on State Plane Coordinate System 2022

The National Geodetic Survey has provided an updated timeline for State Plane Coordinate System 2022 designs.

Geospatial Information and Technology Association (GITA) to Dissolve

GITA (Geospatial Information and Technology Association) has voted to dissolve and will begin the dissolution process on June 1, 2021.

Euler Poles and Hinge Lines: How Plate Tectonics and Isostatic Adjustment Affect Geographic Coordinates

More details on the National Geodetic Survey’s models of crustal motion for the new National Spatial Reference System.

Update on National Spatial Reference System Modernization Plans

The National Geodetic Survey has updated its plans and schedule for modernization of the National Spatial Reference System.

Using Google’s My Maps Tool To Make a Simple Web Map

Google’s My Maps tool is an easy way to make a simple web map. In this posting, My Maps is used to make a web map of unincorporated communities in Kewaunee county.

How Wisconsin’s Counties Got Their Shapes

Wisconsin’s county boundaries have attained their current shapes as a result of numerous boundary changes that date back to the formation of Wisconsin Territory in 1836.

Time Travel on your Smartphone

You can use historic maps and a simple app to explore the past using your smartphone.