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[FR Doc No: 94-5587]


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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Geological Survey

 

Abandoment of the USGS 15-Minute Topographic Quadrangle Map 
Series; [1:62,500-Scale]

AGENCY: Geological Survey, Interior.

ACTION: Notice.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 7.5-minute topographic 
quadrangle map series is the official replacement for the USGS 15-
minute series. The 7.5-minute (1:24,000-scale) series, which provides 
grater detail than the 15-minute series, has been completed for all 
States (except Alaska, which is covered by maps at 1:63,360-scale) The 
USGS has not revised or reprinted the maps for many years and can 
longer support both the 7.5-minute and the 15-minute map series. 
Consequently, the 15-minute series has been officially abandoned and 
will no longer be available for sale after June 1, 1994.

DATES: March 1-31, 1994--USGS map dealers may exchange USGS 15-minute 
topographic maps that they have in stock either for credit at the 
discounted rate of $1.25 per map or for 7.5-minute maps, one for one. 
No dealer exchange or credit will be accepted after March 31, 1994.

    April 1-May 31, 1994--State agencies, the general public and map 
dealers may purchase remaining USGS 15-minute topographic maps in stock 
for $0.50 per map, in minimum quantities of 100 maps per title.
    June 1, 1994--The USGS 15-minute topographic maps are officially 
abandoned. This means that 15-minute maps will no longer be available 
from the USGS. However, copies of color separates will still be 
available for sale and descriptive information will be maintained for 
reference.

ADDRESSES: U.S. Geological Survey, 508 National Center, 12201 Sunrise 
Valley drive, Reston, Virginia 22092.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Gary W. North, Assistant Division Chief, Office of Information 
Services, National Mapping Division, U.S. Geological Survey, 508 
National Center, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, Virginia; 
telephone (703) 648-5780; facsimile (703) 648-5939.

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Until each of the printed catalogs can be 
updated, Earth Science Information Centers and the Branch of 
Distribution in Denver, Colorado, will insert 15-minute map abandonment 
notices in the catalogs.

    Dated: February 28, 1994.
Allen H. Watkins,
Chief, National Mapping Division.
[FR Doc. 94-5587 Filed 3-9-94; 8:45 am]
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