Tagged As: Wisconsin Geospatial News

Wisconsin geospatial news published by the Wisconsin State Cartographer’s office, Madison, WI.

Lewis & Clark maps popping up

September 15, 2003

Two hundred years ago President Thomas Jefferson was orchestrating the organization of the expedition to explore the lands that had just been added to the public domain through the Louisiana Purchase.

The stories you may have missed

Since our previous issue was published we have posted a number of short news stories via our website.

Krauskopf retires from DOA

Tom Krauskopf, an employee of the Wis. Dept. of Administration, retired in late August.

WAAS increases GPS capabilities

In July of 2003, the Federal Aviation Administration commissioned the Wide Area Augmentation System for instrument flight use in the U.S.

History of Cartography Project has good news

The National Endowment for the Humanities and the National Science Foundation have awarded grants to the History of Cartography Project.

GIS Day plans taking shape

Across the world, the country, and the state, organizations have begun to plan for GIS Day 2003.

WLIA sets October meeting program

The Wisconsin Land Information Association has scheduled its next membership meeting for October 16-17 in Spring Green.

Kraufkopf retires from DOA

connections with mapping for three decades

Map Library sets restricted hours

September 11, 2003

transition causes temporary reduction

Fed study focuses on GIS & wildfire

September 3, 2003

GAO sees promise, challenges