The Cartographic Section of the LGS prepares maps and geographic information systems (GIS) for LGS and other LSU research departments. It also produces map products under direct contract from other government agencies, traditional printed maps and GIS products on CD/DVD, and technical illustrations for scientific publications/presentations utilizing graphic design and image processing software. The cartographic staff works closely with technical editors in the preparation of scientific publications ranging from simple reports to complex books and atlases utilizing the latest electronic publishing and pre-press software.
Robert Paulsell received a B.S. in Geography from LSU in 1987 and joined the LGS in 1990. Paulsell conducts independent research work involving several pipeline mapping projects. His areas of expertise are geographic information systems, map production, and global positioning system technology, the compilation of spatial data using GPS and imagery, and the design and development of derivative GIS and cartographic products.
Recent Publications:
Paulsell, Robert, W. Feng, and J. Snead, 2004, Research and Development of a GIS of Oil and Gas Transmission Pipelines in Westlake, Sulphur, and Lake Charles, LA, OSRADP Technical Report.
Snead, John, L.G. Pond and R. L. Paulsell, 2004, Map and Satellite Image of the Atchafalaya Basin, 2004 Edition. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources-Atchafalaya Basin Program, scale 1:160,000
Snead, John, R. Paulsell, and W. Feng, 2004, Field Investigation and Digital Mapping of the Pipeline Crossings of the Ouachita/Black River System in LA, OSRADP Technical Report.
Paulsell, Robert, 2004, Status of an Inventory of Petrochemical Pipelines in Louisiana. Louisiana Remote Sensing and Geographic Information Systems Annual Conference. Baton Rouge, April 20-22.
Snead, John, L. Pond, R. Paulsell, and W. Feng, 2003, Field Investigation and Digital Mapping of the Pipeline Crossings of Bayou Lafourche, OSRADP Technical Report.
Hampton Peele received bachelor's degrees from LSU in both Anthropology and in Geography, and joined the LGS in 1990. Peele also received an M.N.S. in Geography from LSU in 2000. Peele conducts research involving pipeline mapping in the coastal zone and GIS enhancement of surface geologic mapping projects. His areas of expertise include remote sensing, spatial analysis, GIS technology, digital image processing, and the compilation and development of geo-spatial databases utilizing raster and vector GIS.
Recent Publications:
McCulloh, Richard and P.V. Heinrich, 2004, Green Gables, Libuse, Rapides, and Rock Hill 1:24,000 Geologic Quadrangles.. GIS compilation by R. H. Peele. Prepared in cooperation with U.S. Geological Survey STATEMAP Program, Louisiana Geological Survey, scale 1:100,000.
A. H. Bouma, S. A. Binselam, R. H. Peele, et. al., 2004, Tanqua Karoo, South Africa Non-Tilted, Permian, Fine-Grained Submarine Fans: Maps 1:50,000 and Measured Sections. GIS on CD. Dept. of Geology and Geophysics and Louisiana Geological Survey, Louisiana State University.
Feng, Weiwen, R.H. Peele, S.A. Binselam, 2003, Development of Web-based GIS for Enhancing Multidisciplinary Study of Public Health Impacts of Hurricanes, Association of American Geographers Annual Conference Proceedings (abstract), New Orleans, March 3-8.
McCulloh, Richard, P.V. Heinrich, and J.I. Snead, 2003, Ponchatoula 30x60 Minute Geologic Quadrangle. GIS compilation by R. H. Peele. Prepared in cooperation with U.S. Geological Survey STATEMAP Program, Louisiana Geological Survey, scale 1:100,000.
McCulloh, Richard, and P.V. Heinrich 2003, Alexandria, Ball, Bush, and Industrial 1:24,000 geologic quadrangles. GIS compilation by R. H. Peele. Prepared in cooperation with U.S. Geological Survey STATEMAP Program, Louisiana Geological Survey, scale 1:24,000
Lisa Pond received a BA in Landscape Architecture from LSU in 1987 and joined the LGS in 1989. Pond conducts research into the creation of scientific and educational documents. Her areas of expertise include the design and production of maps, posters, and technical documents.
Recent Publications:
Pond, Lisa, Coastal Louisiana Tidal Chart Calendars 2007, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality/ Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program.
Pond, Lisa, Coastal Louisiana Tidal Chart Calendars 2006, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality/ Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program.
Pond, Lisa, Coastal Louisiana Tidal Chart Calendars 2005, Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality/ Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program.
Pond, Lisa, 2004, Coastal Louisiana Birding Trail Maps. Louisiana Department of Tourism/Fermata, Inc.; 12 maps
Snead, John, L.G. Pond and R. L. Paulsell, 2004, Map and Satellite Image of the Atchafalaya Basin, 2004 Edition. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources-Atchafalaya Basin Program, scale 1:160,000
John Snead received a B.S. in Geography from LSU in 1978 and joined the LGS in 1979. He was promoted to Cartographic Supervisor in 1982, and to Cartographic Manager in 1988. Snead conducts research and performs field investigations using remote sensing and global positioning systems. His areas of expertise include virtually every aspect of manual and computer cartography.
Recent Publications:
Snead, John, L.G. Pond and R. L. Paulsell, 2004, Map and Satellite Image of the Atchafalaya Basin, 2004 Edition. Louisiana Department of Natural Resources-Atchafalaya Basin Program, scale 1:160,000
Snead, John, R. Paulsell, and W. Feng, 2004, Field Investigation and Digital Mapping of the Pipeline Crossings of the Ouachita/Black River System in LA, OSRADP Technical Report.
McCulloh, Richard, P.V. Heinrich, and J.I. Snead, 2004, Gulfport 30x60 Minute Geologic Quadrangle. Prepared in cooperation with U.S. Geological Survey STATEMAP Program, Louisiana Geological Survey, scale 1:100,000.
Paulsell, Robert, W. Feng, and J. Snead, 2004, Research and Development of a GIS of Oil and Gas Transmission Pipelines in Westlake, Sulphur, and Lake Charles, LA, OSRADP Technical Report.
Snead, John, 2003, Pipeline Mapping in Louisiana. International Petroleum Environmental Conference 2004 Proceedings. Houston, Nov. 11-14.
Cartographic
Projects
Project: Cartographic Production of the Port Arthur 30 x 60 Minute Geologic Quadrangle
PI: John Snead
The cartographic production of a lithograph and PDF digital file of the Port Arthur 100K Geologic Quadrangle, the eighth in a series of surface geologic maps of this scale published by the Louisiana Geological Survey.
Project: Compilation Design and Publication of Second Edition of the Atchafalaya Basin Map
PI: John Snead, Co-PI's: Lisa Pond and Robert Paulsell
This project consists of the compilation, design and production of a double-sided, multicolored lithograph of the “Map and Satellite Image of the Atchafalaya Basin, 2004 Edition” under contract from the Louisiana Dept. of Natural Resources, Atchafalaya Basin Program. This popular map is published by LGS in both folded and flat versions. Matching GIS datasets are also being prepared.
Project: Design and Production of the Barataria Tidal Graph Calendar 2005
PI: Lisa Pond.
The very popular “Barataria Tidal Graph Calendar 2005” is being prepared for the third year under contract from the Department of Environmental Quality. This outreach publication features monthly informational features and the daily tidal information for Barataria Pass.
Project: Design and Production of “The Habitats of Barataria-Terrebonne: Their Importance to Migratory and Resident Birds”
PI: Lisa Pond
As a follow-up to a successful earlier map and poster project for the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, a 48-page full color book including habitat maps, photographs, and illustrations of the birds and habitats of the estuarine basin is being prepared.
Project: Design and Production of LGS Public Information Series # 11
PI: Lisa Pond
The design and production of the eleventh Public Information Series report, “Louisiana's Groundwater Resources” is underway. This will be prepared as a multicolored lithograph and as a PDF file for the web.
Project: Development and Administration of the Internet Geospatial Information Server for the Louisiana Geological Survey
PI: Weiwen Feng
This project consists of the development and enhancement of an Internet map server linked to the LGS website. This interactive web-based GIS will allow users with standard Internet browsers to create their own maps on-line. Initially the system will contain the digitized 1984 map of Louisiana and base elements. Other spatial data related to Louisiana geology will continue to be added and eventually the high-resolution 100K geologic data will be incorporated as it becomes available.
Project: Development of a GIS of Petrochemical Transmission Pipelines in Lafayette, Louisiana
PI: Robert Paulsell
This project involves an investigation of the pipelines of the Lafayette, Louisiana metropolitan area as well as research of pipeline maps and records, field investigation with GPS, and a GIS compilation of the natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines of the area.
Project: Development of Posters, Programs, and Promotional Media for Coastal Research Programs
PI: Lisa Pond
This is a design and production project involving the preparation of technical posters, promotional flyers, programs, and other graphic products in support of the Governor's Applied Coastal Research and Development Program.
Project: Field Investigation and Digital Mapping of Pipeline Crossings of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway
PI: John Snead
This project involves an investigation of the pipeline crossings of the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway (GIWW) in Louisiana under contract from the Louisiana Oil Spill Research & Development Program. Research of pipeline maps and records, field investigation with GPS via watercraft and vehicles, and a GIS compilation of the natural gas and hazardous liquid crossings of this heavily traveled commercial waterway.
Project: Mapping Support of the Project "Assessment and Remediation of Public Health Impacts of Hurricanes and Major Flooding Events: New Orleans Area"
PI: John Snead; Co-PI's: Hampton Peele, Ahmet Binselam
The LGS provides cartographic and GIS support to the LSU Hurricane Center and is also developing an interactive GIS website for the Center as part of this project.
Project: Mapping and Technical Services for the Louisiana Oil-Spill GIS (LOGIS)
PI: Dewitt Braud (LSU Department of Geography and Anthropology); Co-PI: Hampton Peele
This cooperative project between the LSU Department of Geography and Anthropology, the Louisiana Geographic Information Center (LAGIC), and the LGS involves the development of vector GIS data, which are prepared for inclusion in the LOSGIS baseline inventory database and for the Louisiana GIS CD series.
Project: Mapping Areas of Hard Bottom and Other Important Bottom Types: Outer Continental Shelf and Upper Continental Slope
PI: Harry Roberts (LSU Coastal Studies Institute), Co-PI's: James Coleman (LSU Coastal Studies Institute) and Hampton Peele
This cooperative project with the LSU Coastal Studies Institute involves the GIS compilation of seafloor bottom types utilizing high-resolution acoustic profiling and surface amplitude of 3D-Sesmic surveys.
Project: Preparation of Technical and Promotional Media for Oil Spill Research Programs
PI: Lisa Pond
This project involves the preparation of technical posters, promotional flyers, programs, and other graphic products in support of the Louisiana Oil Spill Research & Development Program.
Project: Design and Production of the Barataria Tidal Graph Calendar 2008
PI: Lisa Pond
The very popular “BTNEP Tidal Graph Calendar 2008” is being prepared for the fifth year under contract from the Department of Environmental Quality. This outreach publication features monthly informational features and the daily tidal information for coastal Louisiana.
Project: Design and Production of “The Habitats of Barataria-Terrebonne: Their Importance to Migratory and Resident Birds”
PI: Lisa Pond
As a follow-up to a successful earlier map and poster project for the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, a 57-page full color book including habitat maps, photographs, and illustrations of the birds and habitats of the estuarine basin has been published.
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Robert Paulsell received a B.S. in Geography from LSU in 1987 and joined the LGS in 1990. Paulsell conducts independent research work involving several pipeline mapping projects. His areas of expertise are geographic information systems, map production, and global positioning system technology, the compilation of spatial data using GPS and imagery, and the design and development of derivative GIS and cartographic products.
Hampton Peele received bachelor's degrees from LSU in both Anthropology and in Geography, and joined the LGS in 1990. Peele also received an M.N.S. in Geography from LSU in 2000. Peele conducts research involving pipeline mapping in the coastal zone and GIS enhancement of surface geologic mapping projects. His areas of expertise include remote sensing, spatial analysis, GIS technology, digital image processing, and the compilation and development of geo-spatial databases utilizing raster and vector GIS.
John Snead received a B.S. in Geography from LSU in 1978 and joined the LGS in 1979. He was promoted to Cartographic Supervisor in 1982, and to Cartographic Manager in 1988. Snead conducts research and performs field investigations using remote sensing and global positioning systems. His areas of expertise include virtually every aspect of manual and computer cartography.
