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Geography is central to the work of the Census Bureau, providing the framework for survey design, sample selection, data collection, tabulation, and dissemination. Geography provides meaning and context to statistical data.

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pdf Geographic Support Program (GSP) Strategic Plan – Fiscal Year 2022 Through Fiscal Year 2026 [8.1 MB]
This GSP Strategic Plan provides a roadmap of activities and priorities for its execution for fiscal years 2022 – 2026.

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2023 BAS Maps
2023
The 2023 BAS maps display legal boundaries and names as reported through the 2022 BAS.
118th Congressional District Wall Maps
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This wall map depicts congressional district boundaries in effect for the 118th Congress of the United States (January 2023-2025).
2020 AIAN in the United States Wall Maps
2020
Here are the 2020 American Indians and Alaska Natives in the United States Wall reference maps

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Relationship Files
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