125 Years of Topographic Mapping Posted 04-Dec-2009
The U.S. Geological Survey is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its national program for topographic mapping (1884-2009).

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DASC 2009 Annual Report Posted 04-Nov-2009
The DASC Annual Report FY2009 (PDF) is online and available for download.

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New Kansas County Thematic Maps published by the Dept. of Revenue Posted 09-Jul-2009
The Kansas Department of Revenue has published new county-by-county thematic maps detailing the existence or use of aerial photography, GIS, parcel maps, elevation data, etc. online: http://www.ksrevenue.org/pvdthmaps.htm

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New Congressional Research Service publication Posted 17-Jun-2009
The Congressional Research Service published Geospatial Information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS): Current Issues and Future Challenges (PDF) by Peter Folger, Specialist in Energy and Natural Resources Policy on June 8, 2009. This is a very well written document suitable for all levels of government and private sector reading.

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LiDAR used by Florida county (news story) Posted 26-Mar-2009
News Story (19 March 2009): One Florida county's budget constraints and legal requirements for mapping needs are addressed with single-pass ortho imagery and LiDAR collection in a new progressive strategy for providing accurate data to the county's agencies.

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Historical Aerial Photography provided by Kansas State University Posted 26-Mar-2009
Kansas State Libraries — Government Documents/Maps Library is building an archive of historical aerial photography. Available files will be referenced in DASC's online catalog at a future date.

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Join the Kansas GIS Emergency Response Team Posted 26-Mar-2009
The Kansas Adjutant General's Department is extending an invitation to GIS professionals to join the Kansas GIS Response Team. Download and view the application (PDF).

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2008 FSA NAIP - Aerial imagery of Kansas is now available. Posted 26-Mar-2009
2008 FSA NAIP - Aerial imagery of Kansas is now available for download by county.

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