This base map includes administrative boundaries, cities, water features, physiographic features, parks, landmarks, highways, roads, railways, and airports. In 1879, the usgs began to map the nations topography. Femas estimated base flood elevation bfe viewer usgs. Geologic map of the bothell quadrangle, snohomish and king counties, washington miscellaneous field studies map 1747 by. Many state geological surveys have detailed maps that can be downloaded or purchased. Click to go to the collection page for usgs drg maps of all 50 states. The usgs national geologic map database ngmdb is an excellent.
Historical topographic map collection at the usgs store. Zoom and pan to the location of interest, then click the map to identify the area. Preliminary integrated geologic map databases for the united states. The best place to look for publications about a specific area is the usgs. Geology of alaska map viewer help geologic map of alaska alaska resource data file. The usgs and its partners monitor and report earthquakes, assess earthquake impacts and hazards, and. Geologic map of oregon shows the incredible variety of rock types that make up our state. Geological map product viewer this interactive viewer makes it possible to easily survey and access 4 series of 1.
Use the tools on the right to filter by scale, adjust the opacity, or go to a specific location. Specific details of the data sources and map compilation are given in the metadata files on this cdrom. Usgs drg maps for the state of georgia are available here. Move the cursor over to the layer control show example. Select a state from the map to access realtime data. Upstate new york surficial aquifer mapping program usgs.
Current data typically are recorded at 15 to 60minute intervals, stored onsite, and then transmitted to usgs offices every 1 to 4 hours, depending on the data relay technique used. Usgs the national map viewer add data featured data. How to download free landsat imagery with usgs earth explorer. The usgs earthquake hazards program is part of the national earthquake hazards reduction program nehrp, established by congress in 1977, and the usgs advanced national seismic system anss was established by congress as a nehrp facility. Staged productsthe topographic maps and geographical information system gis data provided in the national map are pregenerated into downloadable products often available in multiple formats. The ngmdb is a service provided by the united states geological survey.
Clicking the options icon in the top right corner lets you change which earthquakes are displayed, and many other map and list options. Clicking the about icon in the top right corner loads this page. The national hydrography datasets, watershed boundary dataset, governmental boundary units, transportation, structures, elevation. Geologic maps show the distribution, composition, and age of the rocks and sediments. Digital geologic maps of the us states with consistent lithology, age, database. Geologic map of the bothell quadrangle, snohomish and. Explore the geology beneath your feet using this 3rd generation mapping app from usgs. This collection was made possible by jared benedict of the libre map project and over 100 map liberators listed in the lower lefthand column of this page. Click within a detailed study to launch the fema nfhl viewer where higher resolution firm maps can be accessed. Call usgs customer service at 1888askusgs 18882758747 or email us. The usgs was entrusted with the responsibility for mapping the country in 1879 and has been the primary civilian mapping agency of the united states ever since. The usgs earth explorer is a similar tool to the usgs global visualization viewer glovis in that users search catalogs of satellite and aerial imagery. Upstate new york surficial aquifer mapping program.
Click the home button to zoom the map out to its original zoom and position. This mapping was done at different levels of detail, in order to support various land use and other purposes. Select a layer under reference polygons show example. The historical topographic map collection includes published u. Click shaded areas in the map to open a dialog for choosing datasets to download. The ngmdb is a congressionally mandated national archive of geoscience maps, reports, and stratigraphic information, developed according to standards defined by the cooperators, i. The national geologic map database ngmdb is a congressionally mandated national archive of. The topographic maps and geographical information system gis data provided in the national map are pregenerated into downloadable products often available in multiple formats.
The state geologic map compilation sgmc geodatabase of the. The usgs earth explorer is the new and improved version. These maps are best used with global positioning software or a map viewer. The quaddata index viewer provides download access to this collection of data. Check out the national geologic map database ngmdb, which is the national archive of these maps and related geoscience reports. Click the data layers button and add the downloadable data layer. This record is maintained in the national geologic map database ngmdb. Geological survey s world energy project during 1997 2000. Lidar data viewer shows shaded relief imagery for oregon. It was mandated by the geologic mapping act of 1992 and is cooperatively built and maintained by the usgs and state geological surveys. Dogami geologic mapping oregon department of geology. Download the latest version of foxit reader, free of charge.
Maps and data california department of conservation. If a product has a downloadable map, you will see a view pdf button beside the product in the product pane. The landsatlook viewer is a prototype tool that was developed to allow rapid online viewing and access to the usgs landsat image archives. Topoview highlights one of the usgss most important and useful products, the topographic map. Digital compilation and reinterpretation of published and unpublished geologic mapping of alaska. This information was published by usgs as scientific investigations map 3340. The project is part of the usgs national geospatial program ngp continuing efforts to support the mapping and locationbased data needs of the. Geologic map of the sabine eb region of the moon click here to download a 72dpi jpeg image 3. A gis database of geologic units and structural features in texas, with lithology, age. Milo, mineral information layer for oregon, shows information regarding mineral occurrences, prospects, and mines. The usgs and its partners monitor and report earthquakes, assess earthquake impacts and. The usgs investigates the occurrence, quantity, quality, distribution, and movement of surface and underground waters and disseminates the data to the public, state and local governments, public and private utilities, and other federal agencies involved with. Preliminary geologic map of the greater antilles and the.
Geologic unit information for detailed state map geology. I510 julius caesar click here to download a 72dpi jpeg image 4. Geological survey usgs cooperatively funded a brownfield and groundwater gis program as required by the 2003 legislation that established a brownfield cleanup program nys. They are used to solve diverse landuse issues such as finding, developing, and managing mineral, energy, and water. By default, the most recent geologic maps available are overlaid on a base map.
Geological survey has recently completed a final revised version of its 231 mpixel global viking image mosaic of mars that has substantially improved geodetic accuracy compared to versions released in 1991 and 2001. Map credits accessibility foia privacy policies and notices. Using the usgs national map viewer to download geospatial data 20151028. This geologic map of the greater antilles and the virgin islands is a compilation of information from the literature, integrated to provide a seamless geologic map of the region. Usgs national geologic map database collection data. Gis data and web map portal colorado geological survey. Iowa geologic map data a gis database of geologic units and structural features in iowa, with lithology, age, data structure, and format written and arranged just like the other states. From approximately 1947 to 1992, more than 55,000 7. Clicking the map icon in the top right corner will load the map. Map sheets may not print from large plotters through some versions of adobe reader. Javascript must be enabled to view our earthquake maps. Interactively explore the landsat archive at up to full resolution directly from a common web browser. Because they can show many kinds of information, they are excellent for a wide range of uses, including emergency response, outdoor recreation, scientific research, and resource management.
The digital data for each geologic quadrangle includes a shapefile package containing. Click draw point button show example and click a point on the map. Topoview highlights one of the usgs s most important and useful products, the topographic map. The usgs national geologic map database ngmdb is an excellent resource, where you can find and download hundreds of published geologic maps from a variety of sources including cgs. Usgs potential problems in accessing online publications.
The geology shown on sheet 1 covers cuba, the island of hispaniola, which includes haiti and the dominican republic, jamaica, the cayman islands, puerto rico, and the u. Usgs has created a series of 50 quadrangle quad landsat image composites data relating to mineral resources and scanned and georeferenced historical soviet era 1. Geological survey, the national park service, and the bureau of land management that provides geologic map coverage and regional geologic information for visitor services and resource management of grand canyon national park, lake mead recreational area, and grand canyon parashant national. Are there geologic maps or publications for where i live. The national hydrography datasets, watershed boundary dataset, governmental boundary units, transportation, structures, elevation contours and geographic. Delaware, maryland, new york, pennsylvania, and virginia. This data set is a complete digital hydrologic unit boundary layer to the subwatershed 12digit 6th level for the coterminous united states. New geologic mapping for the onshore area was completed in each of the eighteen 7. These maps were compiled using environmental systems research institute inc. Geological survey and the association of american state. Geology of wyomingcompile digital bedrock and surficial geologic maps at 1. Have you ever wondered what kind of rocks make up those bright and dark splotches on the moon. Explore and access published geoscience maps and reports from the national geologic map database ngmdb.
Usgs geologic atlas of the moon lunar and planetary. Their usefulness is so broad that geologic maps are the most requested scientific product produced by state and federal geological surveys see meeting challenges with geologic maps. Apr, 2016 usgs maps range from detailed local areas to the world. Well, the usgs has just released a new authoritative map to help explain the 4. Gis data downloads and rest services map data layer viewer web application. The onshore part of the geologic map of the oceanside 30 x 60 quadrangle, california was digitized at a scale of 1.
The geology shown on sheet 1 covers cuba, the island of hispaniola, which includes haiti and the dominican republic, jamaica, the cayman islands, puerto rico, and the. Illinois state geological survey isgs map series information. Digital geologic maps of the us states with consistent lithology, age, database structure, and format. In 2006, the new york state department of environmental conservation nysdec and the u. Main usgs global earthquake data earthquake download directions. A worldwide series of geologic maps, published on cdroms, was released by the u. As the years passed, the usgs produced new map versions of each area. Isgs map series information illinois state geological survey. Download the base level engineering data presented in the viewer. The geologic map of the mount trumbull 30 x 60 quadrangle is a cooperative product of the u.