http://gislounge.com/u-s-topo-new-generation-of-usgs-maps/ Geographic Information Systems, Maps, GPS, and GIS Jobs Thu, 09 Feb 2012 14:18:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://gislounge.com/u-s-topo-new-generation-of-usgs-maps/#comment-394 Jason Deckman Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:45:41 +0000 http://gislounge.com/?p=2596#comment-394 I've seen these previously, and was aware of the geoPDF format. I notice the bullet about a Google Maps mash-up. I'm wondering if anyone has developed something that allows you to view the geoPDF on a smartphone, for example a Blackberry or iPhone. Here's the trick - can you use the phone's GPS chip to locate yourself on the topo? I'm off to try to Google the answer my own question... I’ve seen these previously, and was aware of the geoPDF format. I notice the bullet about a Google Maps mash-up. I’m wondering if anyone has developed something that allows you to view the geoPDF on a smartphone, for example a Blackberry or iPhone. Here’s the trick – can you use the phone’s GPS chip to locate yourself on the topo? I’m off to try to Google the answer my own question…

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