New SCO coordinate reference systems guide now available

The newly-revised 119-page publication contains general background information on map projections and coordinate systems, as well as specific coordinate systems design parameters used in Wisconsin.

SCO receives WLIA Outstanding Contribution Award

The State Cartographer’s Office gets kudos for their combined service of 55 years to the Wisconsin Land Information Association.

SCO and GIO to host live broadcast

On the afternoon of Friday, March 6, staff members from the State Cartographer’s Office and the State Geographic Information Office will host a 90-minute “live” web-based broadcast on a range of issues relevant to geospatial professionals around the state.

Shanley moving to D.C.

A familiar fixture in the Wisconsin geospatial community is heading east to work with Senator Bill Nelson in Washington, D.C.

Koch set to retire in July 2009

A well-known leader in the Wisconsin geospatial community announces his retirement, and the search begins for the next State Cartographer.

Koch receives national award

State Cartographer Ted Koch was honored with a Lifetime Service Award at the 2008 NSGIC annual conference in Keystone, Colorado on September 9th.

Wisconsin geospatial events calendar gets a facelift

New look, more events, and RSS feeds. Check it out!

Shanley joins the SCO

Lea Shanley brings her talents to the State Cartographer’s Office to assist with the statewide geographic information coordination council initiative.

Updated infosheets now online

Grab a SCO “infosheet” for a quick rundown on digital orthophotography in Wisconsin, finding PLSS and geodetic control monuments, or the proposed Wisconsin geographic information coordination council.

Introducing PLSSFinder

Designed as a central point of access for locating Wisconsin Public Land Survey System (PLSS) corner information, “PLSSFinder” is now online and available for public access.