The USGS creates maps that provide information for sustaining and improving the quality of life and economic vitality of the Nation. USGS also organizes, maintain, and publish the geospatial baseline of the Nation's topography, natural landscape, built environment and more.
What is ScienceBase?
We work with our state, federal, private, and university partners to show how science at large, transboundary levels builds constructive and effective conservation programs across broad landscapes.
Ecosystems Maps
We live in the USGS Ecosystems Mission Area. The mission provides science to help America achieve sustainable management and conservation of biological resources in wild and urban spaces, and places in between.
USGS Maps
Building on the success of more than 130 years of USGS topographic mapping, the U.S. Topo series is the current generation of maps of the American landscape. Our data helps sustain and improve the quality of life and economic vitality of the Nation.