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This poster features a portrait of Gerardus Mercator on one side and examples of the eighteen most common map projections on the other. Each example includes a description that explains the properties and uses of the projection. There are also summary tables of projection properties, general uses, and geographic areas most suitable for mapping with a given projection. The poster is viewable online and is also available as a downloadable, printable version (PDF). Hardcopies can be requested free of charge from the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
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Downloadable version requires Adobe Acrobat reader
Cost / Copyright:
No cost
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DLESE Catalog ID:
USGS-ED-000-000-000-142
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Related resources:
This resource is part of
'Map Projection Publications'
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Contact:
Joseph J. Kerski Educational Resources United States Geological Survey (USGS)
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Phil Stoffer Educational Resources United States Geological Survey (USGS) |
