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National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

The National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) is the primary source of funds for the production of geologic maps in the United States and provides accurate geologic maps and three-dimensional framework models that help to sustain and improve the quality of life and economic vitality of the Nation and to mitigate natural hazards.

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National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program

The National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) is the primary source of funds for the production of geologic maps in the United States and provides accurate geologic maps and three-dimensional framework models that help to sustain and improve the quality of life and economic vitality of the Nation and to mitigate natural hazards.

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Data Release
Collage of images of an earthquake, scientists in flood with instruments, a volcano erupting, and seismic illustration.

Surficial geologic map database for the Blanca Peak, Walsenburg, Trinidad, and Alamosa 30' x 60' quadrangles, Colorado

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A Statewide Hydraulic Modeling Tool for Stream Crossing Projects in Massachusetts Thumbnail

A Statewide Hydraulic Modeling Tool for Stream Crossing Projects in Massachusetts

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Collage of images of an earthquake, scientists in flood with instruments, a volcano erupting, and seismic illustration.

Airborne magnetic and radiometric survey, Medicine Bow Mountains, Wyoming, 2023

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The National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program’s U.S. GeoFramework Initiative — Delivering a digital database of geologic map information by 2030

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Renewing the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program as the Nation’s authoritative source for modern geologic knowledge

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Implementation plan of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program strategy — Appalachian Piedmont and Blue Ridge Provinces

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Implementation plan of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program strategy—Great Lakes (Central Lowland and Superior Upland Physiographic Provinces)

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Field crew standing at the upper overlook on the Marsh-Felch Quarry site.

Field crew standing at the upper overlook on the Marsh-Felch Quarry site.

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USGS personnel standing at the overlook to the quarry prior to conducting UAS operations.

USGS personnel standing at the overlook to the quarry prior to conducting UAS operations.

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Victoria Scholl (NUSO) conducts a UAS flight at the Marsh-Felch Quarry site.

Victoria Scholl (NUSO) conducts a UAS flight at the Marsh-Felch Quarry site.

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Group photo captured using a drone standing at the overlook for the Marsh-Felch quarry.

Group photo captured using a drone standing at the overlook for the Marsh-Felch quarry.

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Colorful slide during speaker presentation for August Public Lecture.

PubTalk-08/2022 - The National Geologic Map Database - A wealth of geologic information at your fingertips!

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Preliminary bedrock geologic map of the Blythe 30' x 60' quadrangle, California and Arizona

Data Release
Collage of images of an earthquake, scientists in flood with instruments, a volcano erupting, and seismic illustration.

Seamless Integrated Geologic Map Database of the Intermountain West: Contributions to The National Geologic Map

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National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (NCGMP) Mission Overview

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USGS geologists view the informational sign at the quarry upper overlook in July 2024.

USGS geologists view the informational sign at the quarry upper overlook in July 2024.

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Implementation plan of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program strategy—Northeast region of the United States: New York and New England

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National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program (News)

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3D Geologic Framework Model of the San Jose Groundwater basin, New Mexico

Three-dimensional (3D) geologic framework model of the Rio San Jose groundwater basin, New Mexico: U.S. Geological Survey data release, https://doi.org/10.5066/P9MPAGA7

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United States Geological Survey building in Reston, VA

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National geologic map of the U.S.

National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program
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Collage of software mapper tools.

dem_getter Python tool for acquiring digital elevation models and derivatives from The National Map

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Collage of USGS Maps.

Seabed maps showing topography, ruggedness, backscatter intensity, sediment mobility, and the distribution of geologic substrates in quadrangle 5 of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary region offshore of Boston, Massachusetts

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View toward Blanca Peak, Colorado

National Geologic Synthesis

Presentations and Events

PubTalk 4/2021 - From Data to Maps - The National Geospatial Program

Data Release
Collage of images of an earthquake, scientists in flood with instruments, a volcano erupting, and seismic illustration.

Airborne Magnetic and Radiometric Survey, Colorado Mineral Belt, Southwest Block, 2023

Data Release
Collage of images of an earthquake, scientists in flood with instruments, a volcano erupting, and seismic illustration.

Geospatial datasets of seabed topography, sediment mobility, and the distribution of geologic substrates in quadrangle 5 of the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary region offshore of Boston, Massachusetts

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Hydrography Community Call 2/27/2024 Thumbnail

Development of a Geographic Information System Methodology for the Public Drinking Water Source Water Assessment Program in Tennessee

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National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program status, progress, implementation and recommendations

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