Title: Research sources of map data.
Course: Geospatial Technology I (21058-I) > Section: Creating and Using Maps

Research should include

- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
- Multi-Resolution Land Characteristics Consortium (MRLC)
- local municipality resources (e.g., planning districts).

Teacher Resource:

Teaching with Topos, Software Tutorials, College of Natural Resources and Environment, Virginia Tech

Process/Skill Questions:

- What information is collected in the U.S. census?
- Where could one find a map of a piece of property in the local community?
- What types of maps are available for download?
- What map data is needed for a given project?