[Talk-us] Fwd: Maps of State of Wisconsin, USA

[Stephen Coast]

Hi

Is anyone in the US able to follow up on this?

Begin forwarded message:

> From: "LM Loeffel, Red Hen Publishing"  
> <publisher at redhenpublishing.org>
> Date: 2 April 2008 18:55:48 GMT+03:00
> To: steve at asklater.com
> Subject: Maps of State of Wisconsin, USA
>
> Hello Steve,
>
> I learned about your mapping project yesterday. I think it is  
> fantastic. I was looking at your map as a possible option to include  
> in a printed Newcomers Guide I'm developing for my county. However,  
> at the same time, I also contacted my Wisconsin Department of  
> Transportation (WISDOT) and asked them if I could use their maps in  
> my project. I did NOT expect them to say yes, but they did say yes  
> and noted that it is public information!
>
> Well, I will be using their maps. But, I wanted to forward this find  
> to your group, because I'm sure you can use it to update your maps  
> of the state of Wisconsin.
>
> I'm forwarding the information I received from WISDOT. You can  
> follow up with them if you'd like to double check this info.
>
> Here is the page where I found their maps online for download - and  
> at the bottom, they also list contact info.
> http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/travel/maps/county.htm
>
> This page talks about how to get digital data:
> http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/business/publications/mapdata.htm
>
> I hope this helps with  your project. If I ever get a GPS device I'd  
> love to help more!
>
> Best,
> -Lynn
>
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: 	RE: question about use of WISDOT Map of Washington County
> Date: 	Tue, 1 Apr 2008 14:46:56 -0500
> From: 	Cowan, Kenneth <kenneth.cowan at dot.state.wi.us>
> To: 	'LM Loeffel, Red Hen Publishing' <publisher at redhenpublishing.org>
>
>
>
> Lynn,
>
> The maps are public information which you may use the map as you wish.
>
> Ken Cowan
> Surveying/Mapping Section
> Bureau of Technical Services
> Division of Transportation System Development
> Wisconsin Department of Transportation
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: LM Loeffel, Red Hen Publishing
> [mailto:publisher at redhenpublishing.org]
> Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 2:26 PM
> To: kenneth.cowan at dot.state.wi.us
> Subject: question about use of WISDOT Map of Washington County
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I was looking at the WISDOT Map of Washington County available on  
> your web site. Could I obtain permission to use this map in a  
> Newcomer's guide I'm creating for Washington County?
>
> Thank you for any information.
>
> Best,
> -Lynn
>
> L.M. Loeffel
> Red Hen Publishing
>
>
>

Best

Steve

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