Standards and Specifications
National Geospatial Program (NGP) standards and specifications define the requirements to ensure that all The National Map products and data prepared by the USGS under the NGP are consistent in accuracy, structure, format, style, and content.
Standards and Specifications links
Standards and Specifications links
Browse The National Map standards and specifications.
USGS Fundamental Science Practices
USGS Fundamental Science Practices
USGS National Geospatial Program standards and specifications are published according to the USGS Fundamental Science Practices (FSP) policies.
The National Map Content Listing
The National Map Content Listing
Browse lists of content approved by the National Geospatial Program for inclusion in The National Map.