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Our programs produce accurate geologic maps and 3-D geologic frameworks that provide critical data for sustaining and improving the quality of life and economic vitality of the Nation. They also organize, maintain, and publish the geospatial baseline of the Nation's topography, natural landscape, built environment and more.

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Climatic factors related to land-use planning in the Puget Sound basin, Washington Climatic factors related to land-use planning in the Puget Sound basin, Washington

Climate is a basic part of the natural environment and exerts a strong influence on many of man's activities. In the Puget Sound basin especially, effective land-use planning requires consideration of climatic influences, for the climate differs significantly in the various parts of the area. However, climatic information may not be given adequate consideration in the planning process if...

Contour map of the bedrock surface, Ludlow Quadrangle, Massachusetts Contour map of the bedrock surface, Ludlow Quadrangle, Massachusetts

Contours show the altitude of the bedrock surface. The position of the contours is based largely on data from wells and test holes supplemented by knowledge of the geologic history of the region. The map show the configuration of the bedrock surface if all unconsolidated earth materials were removed.
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