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Topic: National Geodetic Survey

A U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) cap sits on a dark wooden background. The black cap is shaped like a beret with a wide band at the bottom. On the band, "U.S. C. & G. SURVEY" is written in gold.

Our curator’s favorite object: U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey cap

May 17, 2023

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Heritage stories

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A U.S. Coast & Geodetic Survey (USC&GS) cap sits on a dark wooden background. The black cap is shaped like a beret with a wide band at the bottom. On the band, "U.S. C. & G. SURVEY" is written in gold.

The Treasures of NOAA's Ark exhibit on display at the Tellus Science Museum in Atlanta, GA. Several cases are spread throughout the room, with maps, and charts, early scientific instruments, and other historical artifacts inside them.

Discover NOAA's treasures at the Tellus Science Museum

December 14, 2022

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charts and maps

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tides and currents

The Treasures of NOAA's Ark exhibit on display at the Tellus Science Museum in Atlanta, GA. Several cases are spread throughout the room, with maps, and charts, early scientific instruments, and other historical artifacts inside them.

Aerial view of Hartville, Missouri.

Podcast: Marking our nation's center of population

September 22, 2022

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Aerial view of Hartville, Missouri.

A NOAA National Geodetic Survey emergency response overflight captured this aerial image of damage to buildings and homes in Houma, Louisiana, following Hurricane Ida on August 30, 2021.

Aerial images of damage from Hurricane Ida available online

August 31, 2021

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tropical cyclones

A NOAA National Geodetic Survey emergency response overflight captured this aerial image of damage to buildings and homes in Houma, Louisiana, following Hurricane Ida on August 30, 2021.

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