New SCO infosheet looks at Elevation

The State Cartographer’s Office recently published a new “Understanding Elevation” infosheet aimed at educating geospatial professionals on the often-misunderstood topic of elevation measurements.

Greetings from the new State Cartographer

Join us in welcoming new State Cartographer Howard Veregin to Wisconsin!

Presentation and archived video from SCO-GIO broadcast available

Anyone who missed the September 23 online broadcast offered by the State Cartographer’s Office and Geographic Information Office can now view an online archive of the video.

SCO and GIO to host third live broadcast on September 23rd

Tune in to learn more about our activities, hear updates on recent events, and ask any questions on your mind.

Veregin named State Cartographer

Former University of Minnesota Professor, and GIS Division lead at Rand McNally to take the helm of the State Cartographer’s Office.

SCO and GIO to host second live broadcast

On June 18th staff members from the State Cartographer’s Office and the State Geographic Information Office will host a 60-minute “live” web-based broadcast to discuss activities within each office, provide updates on recent events, and answer e-mailed questions from the viewing audience

Koch retirement reception set for June 19th

Join us at the Lowell Center on the UW-Madison campus to send retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch off in style.

Search begins for next State Cartographer

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a person to fill the position of State Cartographer, currently held by retiring State Cartographer Ted Koch.

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.