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Tour of USGS map collection - October 13, 4-6 pm

  • 13 Oct 2016
  • 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
  • 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192
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Above: old topographic map of Chicago

Calling all map enthusiasts! See some of the rare and historical maps that are part of the USGS collection during a private tour of the USGS map room and library in Reston. The tour will start with a brief history of the USGS Library and then guides will share items from the Rare Book room - including some original land survey pieces. Visitors will see a variety of maps of the New Madrid area, the Pacific Northwest and Hawaii, along with topographic maps of the Appalachian region, some 19th-century Alaska maps and several items from the USGS rare maps collection.

WHEN: Thursday, October 134-6 pm

WHERE: USGS Reston Library, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192

COST: FREE

Registration required. Please contact our vice-president Lauren Lipuma (vicepres@dcswa.org) if you have transportation issues to the library. If enough interest, carpools may be arranged.

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