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Featured Sites
Microsoft TerraServer
TerraServer provides free online access to USGS digital aerial photographs and to digital topographic maps.
National Atlas
Search for maps designed to stimulate children and adults to visualize and understand complex relationships between environments, places, and people.
Map-It
Plot the longitude/latitude numbers to generate a Mercator projection map with land/sea and political boundaries.
Map-it
Plot in the longitude/latitude numbers to generate a Mercator projection map along with land/sea and political boundaries. Earthshots
Earthshots is a collection of Landsat images and text, designed to show environmental changes and to introduce remote sensing. Geologic Information
Geologic and mineral resource surveys and mapping for the Department of the Interior. Why Geologic Maps are Made and How They are Used
Places where geologic maps are used. Topographic Map Symbols
Learn to read topographic maps. Historic Mapping
Learn who uses historical maps and where to find them. Map Accuracy Standards
Describes how the USGS maintains map accuracy. USGS Information Products About Mapping and Related Subjects
Contains links describing USGS cartographic and geographic products and programs. Media for Science
Photo collections of maps, natural disasters, and activities at the USGS. National Mapping Information
Link to maps, aerial photography, satellite photography, reports, USGS products, and education pages. Digital Backyard -- Mapping Information
Pertains information about various types of maps, including topographic maps, aerial photographs, digital raster graphics, and digital orthophoto quadrangles. Digital Raster Graphics Downloads
Obtain free digital raster graphics for your state. USGS Topographic Maps
Contains background information on topographic maps and teaches map reading. National Geological Map Database
We can help you find information about maps and related data for: geology, hazards, earth resources, geophysics, geochemistry, geochronology, paleontology, and marine geology. Maps on Demand
Find maps of U.S. maps and how to order them. Rocky Mountain Mapping Center: Education and Outreach
Contains lesson plans, classroom activities, and educational resources A Tapestry of Time and Terrain
View earth surfaces through digital collage of geology and topography maps. TerraWeb for Kids
Satellite and sonar images, remote-sensing education, and activities for kids! USGS Teacher's Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area Map
Teaching guide to describe the gravity and magnetic fields of the Bay area; discusses how earth scientists use gravity and magnetism to "see" beneath surface of the Earth. National Atlas
Search for maps designed to stimulate children and adults to visualize and understand complex relationships between environments, places, and people. Digital Orthophoto Quadrangle (DOQ) -- Mapping Information
Find out what is a DOQ and see examples. Maps of the United States
Descriptions and illustrations of some USGS maps of the United States with examples of possible uses. Maps of the World
Descriptions and illustrations of some USGS maps of the world with examples of possible uses. Earthquakes and Other Natural Hazards
Learn about earthquakes and other hazards and find out how to prepare for these hazards. Animated Map
This map shows the combined effect of all six hazards--earthquake, volcanic, landslides, flooding, hurricane, and tornado. Watch as the distribution of each is added to the previous hazards. Johnson Creek Hydrologic Monitoring
Johnson Creek Hydrologic Monitoring Park Geology Tour of National Parks
Learn geology through online tour of national parks. Topographic Map Symbols
Links to topographic map examples which illustrate symbols commonly used on maps for cultural and natural features. Microsoft TerraServer
TerraServer provides free online access to USGS digital aerial photographs and to digital topographic maps. National Atlas
Search for maps designed to stimulate children and adults to visualize and understand complex relationships between environments, places, and people.
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