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USGS Library Research Services

If you are in need of obtaining USGS historic maps, geologic reports and special series maps, out-of-print maps, historic aerial photography, or Certified USGS maps then Digital Data Services, Inc. has your solution. DDS is located conveniently across from the USGS Earth Science Information Center (ESIC), USGS Map Sales, and the USGS Map Library in Denver, CO. The Denver office of the USGS is the Central Region office and is one of three of the major offices that house the USGS in the United States! The USGS Library is the largest earth science library in the world. The library serves the research needs of USGS scientists throughout the nation and provides information to other organizations and individuals in the areas of geology, hydrology, cartography, biology, and related fields.

USGS Professional Paper 06- Cascade Range, Washington Plate I

Reproduction of USGS Out-of-Print, Special Series, Historic maps, and Aerial Photos

Historic Maps and Publications- Pricing

Digital Data Services, Inc. has defined three types of different document sizes and types to determine the pricing of scanning and printing services for maps and reports:

LARGE FORMAT- Any document that is greater than Letter/Legal size, but does not exceed 50” x 50”

OVERSIZE- Any document that is greater than 50” on either side of the document

LETTER/LEGAL- Any document that is 8.5” x 11” to 8.5” x 14”

Each library order has a set-up fee per visit. Any additional documents are charged according to the chart below. Prices are for black and white, grayscale or color scanning, up to 400 DPI, on digital reproductions.

Research: $35.00 per visit.
Digital reproduction (large format & oversize): $5.00 per map*
Digital reproduction (letter/legal): $3.00 per page*†
Paper reproduction: in color, full-size (large format & oversize): $35.00 per map*
Paper reproduction: in color, full-size (letter/legal): $3.00 per page*†
Certified maps $50.00 per map*
Special discounts: 50% discount to all educational institutions and governmental agencies using our historical map services.  We also offer discounts to recurring clients.

Quantity discounts are ALWAYS available.

* Applies to single side only. If sheet is double-sided, multiply by 2.

† Quantity discounts may apply for letter/legal documents.

Historic Aerial Photos- Pricing

Aerial Photo Date

High-Resolution
Digital Image

9”x9” Print

Larger than 9”x9” Print

Pre-1970 $150 $175 Digital Image Price + $9 per sq. ft. printing charge
Post-1970 $100 $125 Digital Image Price + $9 per sq. ft. printing charge

Additional Service: Georeferencing @ $50 per photo

  • .TIF
  • .BMP
  • .PDF
  • .GIF
  • .JPG
  • .GEOTIFF
  • .JPG; .JGW
  • .ECW
  • Environmental Engineers
  • Geological and Mining
  • Attorneys
  • Oil and Gas
  • Land Planners
  • Genealogy
  • Civil Engineering
  • Hydro Engineers
  • Local, State and Federal Agencies

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