Opportunity Information: Apply for 10HQPA0074

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is presenting a funding opportunity through the Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) for research focused on the design and presentation of topographic map symbols against digital image backgrounds. This initiative builds upon 125 years of USGS topographic mapping and aims to enhance the US Topo maps, which represent a modern evolution of traditional paper maps and are derived from The National Map data.

Key aspects of the US Topo maps include their accessibility, manageable file sizes, and compatibility with analytical tools. These maps incorporate aerial imagery, roads, geographic names, contour lines, and hydrographic features, formatted typically in 7.5-minute quadrangles. Future developments for US Topo may include expanded layers for transportation, boundaries, structural features, and land cover.

The objectives of the research include:

1. Investigating the design of symbols to ensure they are clearly visible against various natural backgrounds, like green forests and deserts. 2. Evaluating the existing cartographic design to improve clarity and understanding for general users, particularly regarding land relief representation and various map features such as transportation, hydrography, and vegetation. 3. Ensuring that maps remain legible across different platforms, including computers and handheld devices, as well as for printing. 4. Exploring the necessity for diverse symbol schemes for different applications and layer combinations. 5. Establishing symbol specifications that align with current industry software standards, particularly Arc/Info GIS.

This research endeavor aims to validate and potentially recommend updates to the cartographic design principles of the US Topo maps, significantly contributing to the overall effectiveness and usability of these maps for a broad audience.

  • The Geological Survey in the science and technology and other research and development sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Chesapeake Watershed CESU" and is now available to receive applicants.
  • Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 15.808 U.S. Geological Survey Research and Data Collection.
  • This funding opportunity was created on Jun 9, 2010 and posted on Jun 9, 2010.
  • Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 21, 2010. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2025.)
  • The funding agency has allocated a total of $34,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
  • The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
  • Eligible applicants include: Others (see text field entitled Additional Information on Eligibility for clarification).
  • This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the Chesapeake Watershed Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. Recipient must have expertise in cartographic design, especially as applied to large scale topographic maps.
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