Research should include private and public entities, such as
- U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
- U.S. Census Bureau
- Virginia Geographic Information Network (VGIN)
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
- Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT)
- Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI).
Process/Skill Questions:
- What information is collected in the U.S. census?
- Where could one find a map of a piece of property in the local community?
- What types of maps are available for download?
- What map data is needed for a given project?