A Topographic Field Trip of Washington, D.C. - A Cartographic Multimedia Application
Fact Sheet
178-99
By: Water Resources Division, U.S. Geological Survey
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Abstract
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has produced ?A Topographic Field Trip of Washington, D.C.,' a multimedia CD-ROM that uses topographic maps to tour Washington, D.C. Although designed for the middle school grade level, it can also be used to teach introductory topographic map reading skills to any level.
Two versions of ?A Topographic Field Trip of Washington, D.C.,? are available. The first version, for Macintosh? systems only, was developed and produced as a prototype with educational resources funds and is available free of charge. The second version, for dual platforms, Macintosh?, and Windows? systems, is a sales item. The dual platform version contains improvements in content and navigational capabilities.
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | A Topographic Field Trip of Washington, D.C. - A Cartographic Multimedia Application |
| Series title | Fact Sheet |
| Series number | 178-99 |
| ISBN | 0607887117 |
| DOI | 10.3133/fs17899 |
| Edition | Superceded by USGS Product 18909 |
| Year Published | 1999 |
| Language | ENGLISH |
| Publisher | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
| Publisher location | Reston, VA |
| Contributing office(s) | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Description | 1 p. + CD-ROM |
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