Further information about how to download and use US Topo, currently available coverage, and the timetable for production of US Topo maps can be found online at: nationalmap.usgs.gov/ustopo .

After years of trying to make paper maps work on computers, the U.S. Geological Survey wants digital maps to work like paper ones.

The New Easy Way to Print Topographic Maps for Free National Geographic's new site puts every USGS quadrangle map at your fingertips.

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) continues to support the delivery of its digital maps through Avenza Systems Inc.‘s PDF Maps app. It has widened the selection to more than 120,000 US Topo ...

Despite its name, it is not for actually viewing maps but rather, it helps you find and download them. The maps in question are historical topographic maps of the US from the USGS’s vast collection.

The USGS says the quake struck at 11:38 p.m. just 2 miles east-southeast of Ontario at a depth of about 8 miles. USGS maps indicate shaking was likely felt in Los Angeles, parts of Orange County ...

Further information about how to download and use US Topo, currently available coverage, and the timetable for production of US Topo maps can be found online at: nationalmap.usgs.gov/ustopo .

The California Geological Survey has released updated tsunami hazard maps for seven counties to help users determine whether they are in areas at risk for inundation and for planning.

“There is now a national standard for producing geologic maps and communicating the ages of geologic formations in the United States,” said USGS scientist Randy Orndorff.

A few months ago we showed you Matt Fox’s excellent topographic maps of New Zealand, which were quite impressive. Over the years he’s had many requests to create similar maps with seamless ...