Map Wizard
Links with the square icon connects to USGS sites.
Links with the globe icon connects to non-USGS sites. We are happy to provide this link for your convenience. Please be aware that we cannot guarantee the accuracy of non-USGS sites.
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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