[OSM-talk] USGS Topo maps

[Russ Nelson]

Taru Ani writes:
 > I am sure this has already been discussed, but I couldn't find definitive
 > reference to it on the forums: USGS topo maps are in the public domain (
 > http://www.usgs.gov/laws/info_policies.html), but must give credit to the
 > USGS. Does this mean that we can use information on these maps (primarily
 > feature names) and state the source as "U.S. Geological Survey"?

USGS data is public domain. Except for being polite, you don't have to
give credit.

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