PubTalk-08/2022 - The National Geologic Map Database - A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
linkThe National Geologic Map Database
A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
By David Soller, USGS Geologist
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The USGS has been working hard to map the rocks and sediments (geology!) of the U.S. since its beginning in 1879. At that time, the only way we had to identify and record rock and sediment types was to walk the hills and valleys taking notes and drawing pictures of what we saw. Learning to draw landscapes was actually an important skill for geologist. Today we have many tools that make the job easier and the maps better.
USGS partners with state geologic surveys to update and improve our geologic maps. State geologists around the country contribute local knowledge and expertise needed to build the The National Geologic Map Database.
The USGS is currently updating maps of critical mineral deposits within the United States. This effort is helping to identify resources that can be used to build important tools like wind turbines, solar panels, and generators that help us respond to and be prepared for our changing climate.
USGS and its partners are acquiring nationwide lidar (IfSAR in AK) to provide the first-ever national baseline of consistent high-resolution topographic elevation data. Lidar provides 3D information of the Earth's surface including, terrain, vegetation characteristics and human-made features, enabling production of mapping products.
USGS also monitors groundwater! Here are some tools to access USG Groundwater maps and related data.
We produce maps for our land management and emergency response partners. We also produce event and risk hazard maps for earthquakes and volcanoes.
The National Geologic Map Database
A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
By David Soller, USGS Geologist
The National Geologic Map Database
A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
By David Soller, USGS Geologist
Interactive maps and downloadable data for regional and global analysis.
The National Map Downloader is the primary search and download application for USGS topographic maps and base-layer GIS data.
Earth MRI began in 2019 and is a partnership between the USGS and State Geological Surveys to acquire new geologic maps, geophysical surveys, and LiDAR data to better understand the fundamental geologic framework of areas across the Nation with potential for hosting critical mineral resources.
The National Geologic Map Database
A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
By David Soller, USGS Geologist
The National Geologic Map Database
A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
By David Soller, USGS Geologist
Detailed geologic mapping has not been completed for the entire United States, but maps are available for most locations. Geologic maps at many scales and from many sources are listed in the National Geologic Map Database . Some geologic maps can be purchased in hard copy through the USGS Store . Download digital geologic maps for entire states from the USGS Mineral Resources Online Geospatial...
The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) is an archive of geoscience maps (including geology maps), reports, and stratigraphic information for the United States. The NGMDB contains information on more than 90,000 maps and related geoscience reports published from the early 1800s to the present day, by more than 630 agencies, universities, associations, and private companies. Much of the content...
The USGS has been working hard to map the rocks and sediments (geology!) of the U.S. since its beginning in 1879. At that time, the only way we had to identify and record rock and sediment types was to walk the hills and valleys taking notes and drawing pictures of what we saw. Learning to draw landscapes was actually an important skill for geologist. Today we have many tools that make the job easier and the maps better.
USGS partners with state geologic surveys to update and improve our geologic maps. State geologists around the country contribute local knowledge and expertise needed to build the The National Geologic Map Database.
The USGS is currently updating maps of critical mineral deposits within the United States. This effort is helping to identify resources that can be used to build important tools like wind turbines, solar panels, and generators that help us respond to and be prepared for our changing climate.
USGS and its partners are acquiring nationwide lidar (IfSAR in AK) to provide the first-ever national baseline of consistent high-resolution topographic elevation data. Lidar provides 3D information of the Earth's surface including, terrain, vegetation characteristics and human-made features, enabling production of mapping products.
USGS also monitors groundwater! Here are some tools to access USG Groundwater maps and related data.
We produce maps for our land management and emergency response partners. We also produce event and risk hazard maps for earthquakes and volcanoes.
The National Geologic Map Database
A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
By David Soller, USGS Geologist
The National Geologic Map Database
A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
By David Soller, USGS Geologist
Interactive maps and downloadable data for regional and global analysis.
The National Map Downloader is the primary search and download application for USGS topographic maps and base-layer GIS data.
Earth MRI began in 2019 and is a partnership between the USGS and State Geological Surveys to acquire new geologic maps, geophysical surveys, and LiDAR data to better understand the fundamental geologic framework of areas across the Nation with potential for hosting critical mineral resources.
The National Geologic Map Database
A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
By David Soller, USGS Geologist
The National Geologic Map Database
A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!
By David Soller, USGS Geologist
Detailed geologic mapping has not been completed for the entire United States, but maps are available for most locations. Geologic maps at many scales and from many sources are listed in the National Geologic Map Database . Some geologic maps can be purchased in hard copy through the USGS Store . Download digital geologic maps for entire states from the USGS Mineral Resources Online Geospatial...
The National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) is an archive of geoscience maps (including geology maps), reports, and stratigraphic information for the United States. The NGMDB contains information on more than 90,000 maps and related geoscience reports published from the early 1800s to the present day, by more than 630 agencies, universities, associations, and private companies. Much of the content...