The United States Geological Survey, originally chartered by the federal government in the 1870's to map the country using strict cartographic standards. The USGS publishes topographic, geologic and hydrologic maps, professional papers and bulletins, and mineral resource investigations. Map Express is the largest distributor of USGS maps and products.

United States Geological Survey, established in 1879 with the responsibilities of investigating and assessing the Nation's land, water, energy, and mineral resources; conducting research on global change; investigating natural hazards such as earthquakes, volcanos, landslides, floods, and droughts; and conducting the National Mapping Program

United States Geological Survey. The federal government agency of the United States responsible for their national mapping program. The USGS began publishing topographic maps in 1886 as an aid to scientific studies. Today as the U.S.A.'s largest civilian mapping agency, the USGS has produced more than 85 000 different maps and digital products. The most familiar product is the 1:24 000 scale topographic (7' 30" format) quadrangle map series.

United States Geological Survey. The USGS is an organization geared toward providing reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy, and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life. USGS is made up of 4 divisions: the National Mapping Division, the Biological Resource Division, the Water Resources Division, and the Geologic Division.

United States Geological Survey. A bureau of the Department of the Interior. USGS was established in 1879 following several Federally sponsored independent natural resource surveys of the West and Midwest. The Department of the Interior has responsibility for most of our nationally owned public lands and natural resources. The USGS monitors resources such as energy, minerals, water, land, agriculture, and irrigation. The resulting scientific information contributes to environmental-policy decision making and public safety. For example, USGS identifies flood- and landslide-prone areas and maintains maps of the United States.

United States Geological Survey, an agency within the Department of the Interior.

United States Geological Survey; the organization dealing with US governmental topographic mapping.

U.S. Geological Survey.

United States Geological Survey. Home Page

short for United States Geological Survey.

United States Geological Survey. This is the federal agency responsible for much of the mapping and surveying in the country. A number of map products are produced and distributed by this agency at its offices or by phone, (800) USA-MAPS.

United States Geologic Survey: A part of the U.S. Department of Interior and the primary mapping agency for the U.S. government.

United States Geological Survey, the federal agency responsible for creating and disseminating detailed maps including topographic and land-use maps of the United States

UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY. See (United States) Geological Survey (USGS).

See United State Geological Survey.

United States Geological Survey - Federal mapping agency that produces DLGs, DRGs, and DOQQs.

United States Geological Survey - The USGS, a bureau of the Department of the Interior, provides reliable scientific information to describe and understand the Earth; minimize loss of life and property from natural disasters; manage water, biological, energy and mineral resources; and enhance and protect our quality of life.

US Geodetic Survey

Abbrev. for United States Geological survey. They are the ones who make the maps.

United States Geological Survey (U.S. Department of the Interior).

United States Geological Survey. An agency of the U.S. Department of Interior that operates hydrologic data networks and conducts a variety of water-resources studies to support the resource assessment, evaluation, planning, conservation, and protection programs of federal, state and local agencies.

US Geological Survey

United States Geological Survey. U.S. agency which collects and supplies a large amount of digital geographic related data.

The United States Geological Survey, a scientific organization that focuses on matters pertaining to biology, geology, geography, geospatial information, and water.

United States Geological Survey. The Kansas District of the USGS collects data and conducts research on water resources. Their main office is in Lawrence, KS.

Abbreviation for United States Geological Survey. See the USGS Web site.