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Defense Mapping Agency

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    In map: World status of mapping and basic data

    The Defense Mapping Agency, through agreement with the British Admiralty and other chart-producing countries, maintains worldwide coverage that is constantly updated. The National Ocean Service (originally Survey) maintains charts of U.S. coastal waters. The International Hydrographic Organization (until 1967 Bureau), based at Monaco, attempts to stimulate…

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