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Satellite mosaics reveal first cloud free U S maps by SCS and NASA
The Soil Conservation Service with NASA releases cloud free mosaics of the United States from ERTS-1 imagery. The maps show soils, water, vegetation, and geologic features at multiple scales and include summer infrared versions for Alaska. Prices range from seven fifty per sheet to four hundred five for large sets. Orders go to the Cartographic Division SCS USDA in Hyattsville Maryland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Soil Conservation Service
SCS
U.S. Department of Agriculture
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
NASA
Earth
ERTS-1
Earth Resources Technology Satellite
William M. Johnson
Soil Survey
Johnson
Federal Center
Hyattsville
Maryland
USDA