[Federal Register Volume 59, Number 47 (Thursday, March 10, 1994)] [Unknown Section] [Page 0] From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] [FR Doc No: 94-5587] [[Page Unknown]] [Federal Register: March 10, 1994] ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 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] BILLING CODE 4310-31-M