The National Map Accuracy Standards (NMAS) were established in 1941 by the U.S. Bureau of the Budget to set accuracy standards for all federally produced maps. The current standards were revised in 1947.
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National Map Accuracy Standards (NMAS)
Last Updated: January 22, 2008
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