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By National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program May 1, 2018

The STATEMAP component of the NCGMP funds state partner contributions to the national geologic framework as guided by their economic, social, and scientific needs. STATEMAP mapping priorities are determined by individual states through a multi-representational State Mapping Advisory Committee in concert with their State Geological Survey. 

State mapping priorities are based on multiple factors including a) state requirements for geologic-map information in areas of multiple-issue need or areas of compelling single-issue need, and b) state requirements for geologic map information in areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth science problems. 

Geologic maps and data produced under STATEMAP provide insight into wide-sweeping earth science issues and resources across the nation including energy, water, aggregates, minerals, natural hazards, and land-use. 

STATEMAP cooperative agreements are funded through an annual competitive grant process in response to STATEMAP Notice of Funding Opportunities. Each federal dollar awarded to a State Geological Survey is matched by a state dollar. Geologists at the State Geological Surveys conduct geologic mapping and frequently work closely with EDMAP students and their professors, as well as with FEDMAP geologists mapping within the state. Detailed STATEMAP funding data for fiscal years 1993 through 2025 can be seen by clicking here: 1993-2025 STATEMAP Awards.

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Map showing all 50 US States in varying shades of green depicting darker shades as increased funding amounts.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
This chart depicts combined STATEMAP funding amounts (by state) awarded through the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program between 1993 and 2025. Paler hues indicate lower funding amounts, whereas darker hues reflect higher combined funding. 

STATEMAP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Below are other science projects associated with this project.

States surrounding Great Lakes in blue with wooly mammoth on bottom right; black text at bottom reads formal coalition name

Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC)

The Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC) advances the understanding of the three-dimensional distribution of the glacial sediments that overlie the bedrock of the glaciated terrain of the Great Lakes Region. This region includes 8 U.S. States (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin) and the Canadian Province of Ontario.
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Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC)

Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC)

The Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC) advances the understanding of the three-dimensional distribution of the glacial sediments that overlie the bedrock of the glaciated terrain of the Great Lakes Region. This region includes 8 U.S. States (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin) and the Canadian Province of Ontario.
Learn More
NCGMP FEDMAP Representation Thumb

FEDMAP

FEDMAP develops new ways to understand basic earth science processes and produces high-quality, multipurpose digital geologic maps, regional analyses, and multidimensional geologic models.
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
FEDMAP

FEDMAP

FEDMAP develops new ways to understand basic earth science processes and produces high-quality, multipurpose digital geologic maps, regional analyses, and multidimensional geologic models.
Learn More
Two people standing by a ledge facing and gesturing away towards mountains in the distance; packs and two people on ground

EDMAP

As the educational component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP), EDMAP partners with colleges and universities to train the next generation of geologic mappers. To receive information related to the EDMAP Program, click on the button below:
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
EDMAP

EDMAP

As the educational component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP), EDMAP partners with colleges and universities to train the next generation of geologic mappers. To receive information related to the EDMAP Program, click on the button below:
Learn More
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The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)

The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) is a distributed archive of geoscience information for the Nation. It was mandated by the Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 and is cooperatively built and maintained by the USGS and State Geological Surveys. We welcome you to explore the archive, view the maps, and help us to improve this resource.
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)

The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)

The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) is a distributed archive of geoscience information for the Nation. It was mandated by the Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 and is cooperatively built and maintained by the USGS and State Geological Surveys. We welcome you to explore the archive, view the maps, and help us to improve this resource.
Learn More

Below are publications associated with this project.

A synthesis engine for constructing geologic maps of the United States A synthesis engine for constructing geologic maps of the United States

The geologic history of the United States is cataloged in thousands of geologic maps produced during many decades. However, the disparate nature of these individual maps makes it challenging to assess resources, research geologic histories, or characterize natural hazards holistically across the Nation. The U.S. House of Representatives 2020 appropriations bill for the U.S. Department of...
Authors
Samuel Johnstone, Joseph P. Colgan, Warren P. Roe
By
Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center

U.S. Geological Survey STATEMAP Program—Geologic mapping for the public good U.S. Geological Survey STATEMAP Program—Geologic mapping for the public good

As of 2020, STATEMAP has invested more than $150 million in 48 State geological surveys, matched dollar for dollar, to complete geologic mapping projects crucial to the health and security of State natural resources and residents. For more information about STATEMAP and other geologic mapping efforts supported by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, visit https://ncgmp.usgs...
Authors
Abby Ackerman, Darcy McPhee
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

The STATEMAP component of the NCGMP funds state partner contributions to the national geologic framework as guided by their economic, social, and scientific needs. STATEMAP mapping priorities are determined by individual states through a multi-representational State Mapping Advisory Committee in concert with their State Geological Survey. 

State mapping priorities are based on multiple factors including a) state requirements for geologic-map information in areas of multiple-issue need or areas of compelling single-issue need, and b) state requirements for geologic map information in areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth science problems. 

Geologic maps and data produced under STATEMAP provide insight into wide-sweeping earth science issues and resources across the nation including energy, water, aggregates, minerals, natural hazards, and land-use. 

STATEMAP cooperative agreements are funded through an annual competitive grant process in response to STATEMAP Notice of Funding Opportunities. Each federal dollar awarded to a State Geological Survey is matched by a state dollar. Geologists at the State Geological Surveys conduct geologic mapping and frequently work closely with EDMAP students and their professors, as well as with FEDMAP geologists mapping within the state. Detailed STATEMAP funding data for fiscal years 1993 through 2025 can be seen by clicking here: 1993-2025 STATEMAP Awards.

Media
Map showing all 50 US States in varying shades of green depicting darker shades as increased funding amounts.
Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details
This chart depicts combined STATEMAP funding amounts (by state) awarded through the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program between 1993 and 2025. Paler hues indicate lower funding amounts, whereas darker hues reflect higher combined funding. 

STATEMAP Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Below are other science projects associated with this project.

States surrounding Great Lakes in blue with wooly mammoth on bottom right; black text at bottom reads formal coalition name

Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC)

The Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC) advances the understanding of the three-dimensional distribution of the glacial sediments that overlie the bedrock of the glaciated terrain of the Great Lakes Region. This region includes 8 U.S. States (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin) and the Canadian Province of Ontario.
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC)

Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC)

The Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC) advances the understanding of the three-dimensional distribution of the glacial sediments that overlie the bedrock of the glaciated terrain of the Great Lakes Region. This region includes 8 U.S. States (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin) and the Canadian Province of Ontario.
Learn More
NCGMP FEDMAP Representation Thumb

FEDMAP

FEDMAP develops new ways to understand basic earth science processes and produces high-quality, multipurpose digital geologic maps, regional analyses, and multidimensional geologic models.
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
FEDMAP

FEDMAP

FEDMAP develops new ways to understand basic earth science processes and produces high-quality, multipurpose digital geologic maps, regional analyses, and multidimensional geologic models.
Learn More
Two people standing by a ledge facing and gesturing away towards mountains in the distance; packs and two people on ground

EDMAP

As the educational component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP), EDMAP partners with colleges and universities to train the next generation of geologic mappers. To receive information related to the EDMAP Program, click on the button below:
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
EDMAP

EDMAP

As the educational component of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP), EDMAP partners with colleges and universities to train the next generation of geologic mappers. To receive information related to the EDMAP Program, click on the button below:
Learn More
NGMDB Icon

The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)

The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) is a distributed archive of geoscience information for the Nation. It was mandated by the Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 and is cooperatively built and maintained by the USGS and State Geological Surveys. We welcome you to explore the archive, view the maps, and help us to improve this resource.
By
Geology, Energy, and Minerals Mission Area, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)

The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)

The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) is a distributed archive of geoscience information for the Nation. It was mandated by the Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 and is cooperatively built and maintained by the USGS and State Geological Surveys. We welcome you to explore the archive, view the maps, and help us to improve this resource.
Learn More

Below are publications associated with this project.

A synthesis engine for constructing geologic maps of the United States A synthesis engine for constructing geologic maps of the United States

The geologic history of the United States is cataloged in thousands of geologic maps produced during many decades. However, the disparate nature of these individual maps makes it challenging to assess resources, research geologic histories, or characterize natural hazards holistically across the Nation. The U.S. House of Representatives 2020 appropriations bill for the U.S. Department of...
Authors
Samuel Johnstone, Joseph P. Colgan, Warren P. Roe
By
Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center

U.S. Geological Survey STATEMAP Program—Geologic mapping for the public good U.S. Geological Survey STATEMAP Program—Geologic mapping for the public good

As of 2020, STATEMAP has invested more than $150 million in 48 State geological surveys, matched dollar for dollar, to complete geologic mapping projects crucial to the health and security of State natural resources and residents. For more information about STATEMAP and other geologic mapping efforts supported by the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, visit https://ncgmp.usgs...
Authors
Abby Ackerman, Darcy McPhee
By
Natural Hazards Mission Area, National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
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