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TerraServer
This web site is one of the world's largest online databases, providing access to a vast store of aerial photographs and digitized topographical maps of the United States, provided by the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS). TerraServer is designed to work with commonly available computer systems and web browsers over slow speed communications links. You can visit your own neighborhood or take a look at famous places such as National Parks. There are a few ways to search for imagery: (1) enter a specific adress, (2) use TerraServer's "Coordintates" search feature, where users can enter latitude/longitude coordinates (3) locate places of interest by using TerraServer's list of landmarks. Prints and downloads of images are available for a fee.
Intended for grade levels:
  • General public
Type of resource:
  • Visual:
    • Map
    • Photograph
Subject:
  • Geographical Sciences:
    • Physical geography
Technical requirements:
No specific technical requirements, just a browser required
Cost / Copyright:
There is a cost
The aerial, satellite imagery, real estate parcel attribute data, and other associated information and data provided by TerraServer through this web site are provided by and are the copyrighted property of TerraServer and/or its licensors, partners, associates. By accessing the information, you agree to these terms and conditions, and TerraServer grants you a non-exclusive, non-transferable limited license, without the right to sublicense, to use the information solely as further set forth below. You agree to use the information solely for personal use, internal business use (normal scope of business), and not for resale commercial purposes nor for service bureau, time-sharing or other similar purposes unless explicitly permitted in writing by TerraServer to do so. http://www.terraserver.com/terms.asp
DLESE Catalog ID: DLESE-000-000-001-042
Resource contact / Creator / Publisher:
Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
http://www.microsoft.com

Contact: Microsoft Corporation


Contributor: United States Geological Survey
http://www.usgs.gov/index.html

Contributor: Compaq
http://www.compaq.com/

Contributor: Veritas Software Corporation
http://www.veritas.com

Contributor: StorageTek
http://www.storagetek.com/