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Adam Benthem

Adam works for the USGS National Geospatial Program as the National Map Liaison to the New England States of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut.

National Map Liaisons build connections, provide outreach and education, and foster collaborations and partnerships for key initiatives of the National Geospatial Program. 

As the National Map Liaison to New England States of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut for the USGS National Geospatial Program User Engagement Office, Adam uses his expertise on National Map products and services to engage with users and stakeholders. 

With 15 years of experience as a research scientist, Adam specializes in river geomorphology, integrating field-based site measurements with regional-scale geospatial datasets. His work has addressed environmental challenges across the country such as the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, long-term sedimentation trends in the Chesapeake Bay, and dam operations along the Missouri River. As the Liaison for New England, Adam is dedicated to helping state, local, tribal, and federal partners identify, develop and fully utilize The National Map’s foundational datasets to meet their specific needs.

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