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National Geospatial Program

Your Source for Topographic Information

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Data Science: Converting Data into Actionable Knowledge

Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS)

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National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

Determining the geologic framework of areas determined to be vital to the economic social, or scientific welfare of the Nation

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National Geological and Geophysical Data Preservation Program

Preserving geoscience samples for today and future generations

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USGS Library

Online Catalog

Core Science Systems Mission Area

CSS leads USGS’s mission as the civilian mapping agency for the Nation. We conduct detailed surveys and develop high quality, highly accurate topographic, geologic, hydrographic, and biogeographic maps and data. Our maps allow precise planning for critical mineral assessments; energy development; infrastructure projects; urban planning; flood prediction; emergency response; and haz

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National Geospatial Program

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The National Geospatial Program is the Federal civilian mapping agency and provides the digital geospatial foundation for the Nation. It engages partners and communities of use to collaboratively produce consistent and accurate topographic map data.
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Science Analytics and Synthesis (SAS)

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The USGS Science Data Catalog, supported by SAS, provides seamless access to USGS research and monitoring data from across the nation. Users have the ability to search, browse, or use a map-based interface to discover data.
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NEW TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Schools in Utah!

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TNMCorps Mapping Challenge Summary Results for Ambulance Points in New Mexico

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FINISHED!! TNMCorps Mapping Challenge for Ambulances Without an Edit History in New Mexico

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Publications

Calibration and validation for the Surface Biology and Geology (SBG) mission concept: Recommendations for a multi-sensor system for imaging spectroscopy and thermal imagery

The primary objective of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Surface Biology and Geology (SBG) mission is to measure biological, physical, chemical, and mineralogical features of the Earth's surface, realizing a key conceptual component of the envisioned NASA Earth System Observatory (ESO). SBG is planned to launch as a two-platform mission in the late 2020s, the first of the
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Kevin R. Turpie, Kimberly Ann Casey, Christopher J. Crawford, Liane S Guild, Hugh H. Kieffer, Guoqing (Gary) Lin, Raymond F. Kokaly, Alok Shrestha, Cody Anderson, Shankar N. Ramaseri Chandra, Robert O. Green, Simon Hook, Constantine Lukashin, Kurt Thome
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Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Land Imaging Program, Land Change Science Program, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center

The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Oregon's economy

IntroductionOregon’s physical environments and vegetation are diverse. The varied geologic and climatic conditions combined with increasing population have created the need for high-quality elevation data that can be used for infrastructure management, forestry and wildfire management, agriculture, natural resources conservation, and other business uses. Critical applications that meet the State’s
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Tom Carlson
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Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Geospatial Program, 3D Elevation Program

The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Arkansas's economy

Introduction In recent years, Arkansas has coordinated with Federal and local partners to improve the quality and availability of high-resolution elevation data for the State. With high-quality elevation data, Arkansas can improve services offered to the public and within government, resulting in better quality of life, improved public safety, and higher return on investments. Elevation data are b
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Chris Cretini
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Eyes on Earth Episode 104 – EROS 50th: Alumni and Friends, Part 2

This second special alumni edition of the Eyes on Earth podcast features stories told by former employees and others about science, technology and the international outlook at EROS.
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Core Science Systems Mission Area, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
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Eyes on Earth Episode 104 – EROS 50th: Alumni and Friends, Part 2

This second special alumni edition of the Eyes on Earth podcast features stories told by former employees and others about science, technology and the international outlook at EROS.
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Eyes on Earth Episode 103 – EROS 50th: Alumni and Friends, Part 1

This special alumni edition of the Eyes on Earth podcast features stories told by former employees and others about the history and people at EROS.
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Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Land Imaging Program, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
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Eyes on Earth Episode 103 – EROS 50th: Alumni and Friends, Part 1

This special alumni edition of the Eyes on Earth podcast features stories told by former employees and others about the history and people at EROS.
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Eyes on Earth Episode 102 – LANDFIRE 2022 Update

LANDFIRE, a trusted source for fire-related data, has started releasing key information even faster.
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Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Land Imaging Program, Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center , Wildland Fire Science
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Eyes on Earth Episode 102 – LANDFIRE 2022 Update

LANDFIRE, a trusted source for fire-related data, has started releasing key information even faster.
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