National Geospatial Program

As part of an ongoing effort to improve the suite of hydrography web-based map services, the USGS will separate the services for the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) and Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD).

More than two dozen short videos on mastering USGS geospatial tools now available

The U.S. Geological Survey releases a new tile cached map service for hydrography

Calling for nominations to honor outstanding accomplishments to the spatial data infrastructure mission of the Department of Interior

Collaboration funding continues to move the 3D Elevation Program forward

Geospatial data – a tool for better informed decisions and more efficient administration of the Arctic.

Participation in The National Map Corps made easier for citizen scientists.

The USGS announces the sunset of National Map High Resolution Orthoimagery Data and Service

USGS has many partnerships, both foreign and domestic, that enhance our science capabilities, provide needed support to others, and expand our ability to serve the global community.  One little-known partnership that serves both foreign and domestic needs is the USGS science support to the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) - U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM).  

As part of The National Map transition to cloud hosting, several of the National Map NAIP Orthoimagery Services will be provided under new URLs.

Results of the Pennsylvania and New York Law Enforcement Mapping Challenges Released