FEDMAP develops new ways to understand basic earth science processes and produces high-quality, multipurpose digital geologic maps, regional analyses, and multidimensional geologic models. Geologic maps are the primary database for virtually all earth-science applications and issues including mitigation of natural hazards, ground- and surface-water management, land-use management, assessment, and utilization, conservation of natural resources, environmental protection and management, infrastructure development, and resource extraction.
FEDMAP operates within the federal USGS culture of mission-focused projects with outcomes that include map products, and new geologic knowledge and allied research, and is responsive to changing societal and congressional priorities. It is also responsive to the specific needs of sister federal agencies. FEDMAP projects are based on national requirements for geologic map information in areas of multiple-issue need or areas of compelling single-issue need, national requirements for geologic map information in areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth science problems, and the needs of land management agencies of the Department of Interior.
FEDMAP geologic mapping and research is carried out by USGS geologists and geophysicists at three primary USGS Science Centers: Florence Bascom Science Center (FBSC), Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center (GEC), and the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center (GMEG).
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
The U.S. GeoFramework Initiative
Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)
Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC)
STATEMAP
EDMAP
The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)
- Overview
FEDMAP develops new ways to understand basic earth science processes and produces high-quality, multipurpose digital geologic maps, regional analyses, and multidimensional geologic models. Geologic maps are the primary database for virtually all earth-science applications and issues including mitigation of natural hazards, ground- and surface-water management, land-use management, assessment, and utilization, conservation of natural resources, environmental protection and management, infrastructure development, and resource extraction.
FEDMAP operates within the federal USGS culture of mission-focused projects with outcomes that include map products, and new geologic knowledge and allied research, and is responsive to changing societal and congressional priorities. It is also responsive to the specific needs of sister federal agencies. FEDMAP projects are based on national requirements for geologic map information in areas of multiple-issue need or areas of compelling single-issue need, national requirements for geologic map information in areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth science problems, and the needs of land management agencies of the Department of Interior.
FEDMAP geologic mapping and research is carried out by USGS geologists and geophysicists at three primary USGS Science Centers: Florence Bascom Science Center (FBSC), Geosciences and Environmental Change Science Center (GEC), and the Geology, Minerals, Energy, and Geophysics Science Center (GMEG).
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Below are other science projects associated with this project.
The U.S. GeoFramework Initiative
The U.S. GeoFramework Initiative (USGI) is constructing a multi-resolution, seamless national 2D and 3D geologic maps and framework models by leveraging previous and existing geologic mapping efforts by both the USGS and State Geological Surveys to provide new regional- to National-scale geologic syntheses and support digital databases for 21st Century geologic mappers and many end users. By...Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI)
The goal of Earth MRI is to improve our knowledge of the geologic framework in the United States and to identify areas that may have the potential to contain undiscovered critical mineral resources. Enhancement of our domestic mineral supply will decrease the Nation’s reliance on foreign sources of minerals that are fundamental to our security and economy.Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC)
The Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC) advances the understanding of the three-dimensional distribution of the glacial, periglacial, and proglacial deposits that overlie the bedrock of the glaciated Midwest. It recognizes the fact that several continental glaciations of the last million years have profoundly affected the geology and the natural environment of all eight member States...STATEMAP
The primary objective of the STATEMAP component of the NCGMP is to establish the geologic framework of areas determined to be vital to the economic, social, or scientific welfare of individual States. STATEMAP mapping priorities are established by State Geological Surveys in consultation with a multi-representational State Mapping Advisory Committee. These priorities are based on multiple factors...EDMAP
EDMAP is the component of the NCGMP that funds universities to train the next generation of geologic mappers. EDMAP is a one-year, mentor-guided program designed to teach students geologic mapping techniques through rigorous field mapping. Colleges and universities in the United States and Puerto Rico are eligible to apply through an annual competitive grants process. Every Federal dollar that is...The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)
The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) is a distributed archive of geoscience information for the Nation. It was mandated by the Geologic Mapping Act of 1992 and is cooperatively built and maintained by the USGS and State Geological Surveys. We welcome you to explore the archive, view the maps, and help us to improve this resource. - Publications