“More Than Just Fake News: Propaganda in Political Campaign Advertising” is a static map created by Cecelia Isaac (Master of Geographic Information Sciences). It was awarded a U-Spatial Mapping Prize for most provocative/transformative Graduate map.

On January 25, 2018 FEMA replaced this map with a new NFHL map with additional functionality which allows users to print official flood maps. On April 1, 2018 this map and NFHL link will no longer function. Please update your bookmark to https://hazards-fema.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=8b0adb51996444d4879338b5529aa9cd. For more information on NFHL data availability, please visit the NFHL GIS Services page at https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/wps/portal/NFHLWMSAs of August 1, 2017 all FEMA systems will require the use of the “https” protocol, and “http” links will no longer function. This may impact NFHL web services. The FEMA GeoPlatform (including this map) will not be affected by this change. For more information on how NFHL GIS services will be impacted, please visit the NFHL GIS Services page at https://hazards.fema.gov/femaportal/wps/portal/NFHLWMS.An NFHL FIRMette print service is now available HERE. (For a video tutorial, click here.)OverviewThe National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) dataset represents the current effective flood data for the country, where maps have been modernized. It is a compilation of effective Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) databases and Letters of Map Change (LOMCs). The NFHL is updated as studies go effective. For more information, visit FEMA's Map Service Center (MSC). Base Map ConsiderationsThe default base map is from a USGS service and conforms to FEMA's specification for horizontal accuracy. This base map from The National Map (TNM) consists of National Agriculture Imagery Program (NAIP) and high resolution orthoimagery (HRO) that combine the visual attributes of an aerial photograph with the spatial accuracy and reliability of a map. This map should be considered the best online resource to use for official National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) purposes when determining locations in relation to regulatory flood hazard information. If a different base map is used with the NFHL, the accuracy specification may not be met and the resulting map should be used for general reference only, and not official NFIP purposes. Users can download a simplified base map from the USGS service via: https://viewer.nationalmap.gov/services/ For the specifics of FEMA’s policy on the use of digital flood hazard data for NFIP purposes see: http://www.fema.gov/library/viewRecord.do?id=3235Letter of Map Amendment (LOMA) pointsLOMA point locations are approximate. The location of the LOMA is referenced in the legal description of the letter itself. Click the LOMA point for a link to the letter (use the arrows at the top of the popup window to bring up the LOMA info, if needed).This LOMA database may include LOMAs that are no longer effective. To be certain a particular LOMA is currently valid, please check relevant documentation at https://msc.fema.gov/ . Relevant documents can be found for a particular community by choosing to "Search All Products", and finding the community by State and County. Documents include LOMAs found in the "Effective Products" and "LOMC" folders, as well as Revalidations (those LOMAs which are still considered to be effective after a map is revised).Updates3/27/2017 - Updated all references to https to prevent issues with mixed content.5/11/2016 - Added link to NFHL FIRMette Print Service. Updated LOMA and CBRS popup notes.2/20/2014 - Created a General Reference map for use when the USGS base map service is down. Renamed this map to "Official".Further InformationSpecific questions about FEMA flood maps can be directed to FEMAMapSpecialist@riskmapcds.comFor more flood map data, tool, and viewing options, visit the FEMA NFHL page. Information about connecting to web map services (REST, WMS, WFS) can be found here.Several fact sheets are available to help you learn more about FEMA’s NFHL utility: National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) GIS Services Users GuideNational Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL): New Products and Services for FEMA's Flood Hazard Map DataMoving to Digital Flood Hazard Information Standards for Flood Risk Analysis and MappingNFHL GIS Data: Perform Spatial Analyses and Make Custom Maps and Reports

"MN Census Coloring Book" is an interactive website created by Travis Ormsby (Master of Geographic Information Sciences). It was awarded a U-Spatial Mapping Prize, namely an honorable mention for most Provocative/Transformative Graduate Map.

"A Road Map to Minnesota Treasure" is a static map created by Hannah White (Master of Geographic Information Sciences). It was awarded a U-Spatial Mapping Prize, namely an honorable mention in Graduate Level Cartography.