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The
Riparian Area Management Plan - Step
Two: Inventory Resources
Want
to print a map or aerial photo of your property? The TerraServer-USA
Web site is one of the world's largest online databases,
providing free public access to a vast data store of maps
and aerial photographs of the United States.
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Maps
An important tool for identifying and recording resource information
is a ranch map. Such maps provide a visual means of identifying
different grazing land and other resources and their relationship
to each other. They will be even more important when you plan your
grazing system, including both riparian and upland components. The
standard US Geological Survey (USGS) "quad map" (1:24,000)
may provide a good overview of your property (Maps available by
calling 1-800-USA-MAPS). Higher resolution maps may be necessary
for delineating individual parts of your ranch and its resources.
Aerial photos are often available as well. See your NRCS or Extension
office for details.
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