Aerial Photography of Minnesota by Source

U.S. Geological Survey

• High resolution orthoimagery (Twin Cities)
• National Aerial Photography Program (NAPP)
• National High Altitude Photography Program (NHAP)
• Other USGS photography
• Biological Resources Division
  

U.S. Department of Agriculture

• Farm Service Agency, Aerial Photography Field Office

Other federal programs

• National Archives
• NASA

• Spring Aerial Imagery Program for Minnesota: 2009-2015
• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
• Minnesota Department of Transportation

• Twin Cities Metropolitan Council
• County and city photo programs

• Private sector
• Historical collections:  John Borchert Map Library

• Aerial Photography Frequently Asked Questions:  from the U.S. Geological Survey
• Aerial Photographs and Satellite Images:  Overview of various types of air photos from the U.S. Geological Survey
• Wisconsin State Cartographer's Office:  List of recommended online and published resources
• Workshop: Remote Sensing for GIS Users (June 24, 2004)  Conference presentations are available online.

Policy

• Digital Imagery for the Nation (PDF):  Proposal from the National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) to create a new nationwide aerial imagery program that will collect and disseminate standardized multi-resolution products on a set schedule.
  • National Agriculture Imagery Program issue brief: Related proposal from NSGIC to support a regular schedule for Farm Service Agency photos.

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