>
> NIMA (National Imaging &
> Mapping Agency) is the gov't
> entity that took over all map
> making responsibilities from
> the old DMA (Defense Mapping
> Agency) when they formed
> back in `96 or so. (DMA
> merged with a bunch of the
> alphabet agencies for better
> intel sharing, etc.)
>
That was it, DTIC handle manuals.
> I work with/for them as a
> defense contractor, and can state
> that they do not sell maps to
> the general public. One of their
> general receptionists was
> talking the other day that she gets
> an average of at least 3
> calls a week asking if they sell maps.
> On a rare (VERY!) occasion,
> surplus over-runs will show up for
> sale at the USGS, but that's
> few & far between. Other than that,
> any 1:50,000 gridmap that is
> gov't in origin that you find out
> on the market is either
> old/surplus, or "acquired" by GI's,
> etc.
>
They do have some digital software but
I've not downleaded or tried it.
And I have no knowledge of "acquired" or
"liberated" maps... !
The kids have gone through the loot here
so we are off to Grandma's for more and
DINNER !
Wishing all a Merry Christmas, Peace.
SSG Paul D. Carrier
Readiness NCO
3670th Maint Co (GS)
Camp WIthycombe, OR
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