An unbiased, multi-disciplinary science organization that focuses on biology,
geography, geology, geospatial information, and water; dedicated to the
timely, relevant, and impartial study of the landscape, our natural resources,
and the natural hazards. Learn more about USGS goals and
priorities for the coming decade: Science Strategy.
The National Geologic Map Database project (NGMDB) is intented to build a comprehensive reference tool and data management system for spatial geoscience information in paper and digital form. It consists of the following: 1) a Map Catalog containing limited metadata for all paper and digital geoscience maps and book publications that contain maps (including maps of any part of the Nation, published by any agency), online viewable images of paper and digital maps, and links to online data; 2) the U.S.
