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During the 1980 Census, the Census Bureau matched its
population statistics to maps, which were drawn and produced by hand. These maps were
difficult to maintain because they were often out of date and inaccurate. To solve this
problem, the Census Bureau developed the TIGER Line files. TIGER (Topologically Integrated
Geographic Encoding and Referencing) is the most comprehensive database of digital mapping
information, including roads, highways and census boundaries for the entire United States.
TIGER provides the capability of integrating census statistics with relevant geographic
areas more efficiently and accurately. |
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