NACIS 2024

Andrew Stauffer, Bethany Walker, Alex Kaufman & Marcelle Caturia, U.S. Geological Survey
In 2022, the National Geospatial Program and the National Geospatial Technical Operations Center launched an application called topoBuilder that allows users to request customized topographic maps, referred to as OnDemand Topos. Currently, topoBuilder offers 1:24,000-scale and 1:100,000-scale map products. The USGS anticipates expanding the product catalog to more scales and use cases , while enhancing The National Map data for automated topographic mapping . Join us in this panel discussion as we overview the current state of topoBuilder and our near-term roadmap. We hope to engage in a discussion about USGS topographic mapping and gather input on authoritative data and citizen-mapping needs.

Margot Dale Carpenter, Hartdale Maps; Erin Greb, Erin Greb Cartography; David Nuttall, Artimaps; Daniel Huffman (moderator)

Come be part of a moderated discussion/Q&A session with four independent cartographers (plus a bonus fifth playing the role of moderator!). Each panelist, with unique backgrounds and experiences, is excited to give you a look into our world of freelancing. Thinking about starting your own business but not sure how? Already freelancing, but need some advice? Come ask us! Plus topics that all self-employed cartographers contend with on a regular basis - clients, expenses, time management, finding a niche, and whatever else you want to talk about. Wherever you are on your freelancing journey, you’ll get some valuable insights, or at least be entertained by a bunch of friendly cartographers chatting about what they love doing for a living.