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Tour of USGS Map Collection – October 13th

October 13, 2016 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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 by October 10th: link here
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.

Details

Date:
October 13, 2016
Time:
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Event Category:

Organizer

Vice president
Email
vicepres@dcswa.org

Venue

USGS Reston Library
12201 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20192
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