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 including: a) State requirements for geologic-map information in areas of multiple-issue need or areas of compelling single-issue need, and b) State requirements for geologic-map information in areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth-science problems. In recent years, STATEMAP efforts have focused primarily on geologic maps that address land-use, water resources, aggregate and mineral resources, oil and gas, and natural hazards issues.
STATEMAP cooperative agreements are funded through an annual competitive grant process in response to STATEMAP Program Announcements. Every Federal dollar awarded to a State Geological Survey is matched by a State dollar. Geologists at the State Geological Surveys conduct geologic mapping and frequently work closely with EDMAP students and their professors, as well as with FEDMAP geologists who may be mapping within the State. The complete data for Award amounts to all States for Fiscal Years 1993 through 2022 can be reviewed and downloaded HERE.
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Great Lakes Geologic Mapping Coalition (GLGMC)
FEDMAP
EDMAP
The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB)
- Overview
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 including: a) State requirements for geologic-map information in areas of multiple-issue need or areas of compelling single-issue need, and b) State requirements for geologic-map information in areas where mapping is required to solve critical earth-science problems. In recent years, STATEMAP efforts have focused primarily on geologic maps that address land-use, water resources, aggregate and mineral resources, oil and gas, and natural hazards issues.
STATEMAP cooperative agreements are funded through an annual competitive grant process in response to STATEMAP Program Announcements. Every Federal dollar awarded to a State Geological Survey is matched by a State dollar. Geologists at the State Geological Surveys conduct geologic mapping and frequently work closely with EDMAP students and their professors, as well as with FEDMAP geologists who may be mapping within the State. The complete data for Award amounts to all States for Fiscal Years 1993 through 2022 can be reviewed and downloaded HERE.
- Science
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
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...FEDMAP
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...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