LA DOTD - PCFU - Earth Sciences Information Center

Ports and Flood Control Unit

Earth Sciences Information Center (E.S.I.C.)

Aerial Photography, Satellite Imagery and Other Carthographic Information

Purpose

This is an information referral program to assist the public to locate and order aerial photography, satellite imagery and other carthographic information from state and federal agencies.

The U.S.Geological Survey states the following regarding ESIC:

"Earth Science Information Centers (ESIC) offer nationwide information and sales service for USGS map products and earth science publications. These ESICs provide information about geologic, hydrologic, topographic, and land use maps, books, and reports; aerial, satellite, and radar images and related products; earth science and map data in digital format and related applications software; and geodetic data.

Capabilities

ESICs can fill orders for custom products such as aerial photographs and orthophotoquads, digital cartographic data, and geographic names data.

ESICs can also provide information about earth science materials from many public and private producers in the United States using automated catalog systems for information retrieval and research services."

Request can be made as follows:

Telephoning Pam Dixon (225)274-4340
In person at our office in Baton Rouge at 8900 Jimmy Wedell Dr.
E-mail