The California Geographical Survey at CSU, Northridge
Written by Dr William Bowen
Tuesday, 21 June 2005
The California Geographical Survey (http://geogdata.csun.edu) is pleased to announce the inauguration of its latest digital atlas for the Web - Nevada Atlas of Panoramic Aerial Images. The initial collection includes more than 500 unique mathematical simulations of the earth that display the state’s regions in a multitude of never before seen photorealistic views.
The Oregon Atlas is the fifth in a series of aerial panorama collections being created for the use of schoolteachers and their students. Postings to date include:
• World Atlas of Panoramic Aerial Images
• Alaska Atlas of Panoramic Aerial Images
• California Atlas of Panoramic Aerial Images
• Nevada Atlas of Panoramic Aerial Images
• Oregon Atlas of Panoramic Aerial Images
• Washington Atlas of Panoramic Aerial Images
All collections entry points may be found at The Electronic Map Library, Cal. State U Northridge - http://130.166.124.2/library.html
A collection of animated "flight" films created to display in motion some of the earth’s most fascinating regions and landscapes may be found at the
• Animated Aerial Movies Over the Earth's Landscapes
The California Geographical Survey is the creation of Dr. William Bowen, professor emeritus - CSU Northridge, and is supported on the Web through the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences. It operates for the benefit of the students and faculty of the California State University System, public and parochial school teachers, and the people of the State of California. It is the California Geographical Survey's intention to provide a variety of important geographic resources to the entire Internet community.
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