Great post.
I remember in my youth paying close attention to a USGS topo map near Lexington Park, MD.
It was under glass bt virtue of my Uncle who was a Navy test pilot. Thereafter I acquired a few hard copy maps, but it is apparent that new tech is making that info more accurate and accessible.
The USGS hard copy maps are worth preservation, framing, and otherwise curious scrutiny.
The last thing we need is AI involvement
I threw away many about 5 years ago. Didn’t think I’d get to those places again, and haven’t.