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

[Ian Dees]

I'll check to see what the data looks like. Thanks for the forward, Steve.

On Sat, Apr 5, 2008 at 3:22 AM, Stephen Coast <steve at asklater.com> wrote:

> 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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