Information for each site in the usgs data base can be retrieved for viewing and for download and import into other software, including gis software. The maps contain contour data, water features, and other items you are used to seeing on usgs maps, but are also recently updated with roads and other features. And it also has the ability to automatically download and display complete, highresolution scans of every usgs topo map made in the last century. The university library has gathered digital images of geologic and topographic maps for easy access by students and faculty engaged in environmental and natural science studies. From approximately 1947 to 1992, more than 55,000 7. How to download usgs topo maps for free gis geography. Download the latest version of adobe reader, free of charge. Clicking the about icon in the top right corner loads this page. Locate and download or purchase maps including topographic topo maps.
Find a map states california usgs quad maps usgs quad maps. Open the product list by clicking results next to the product count. Every line on every topo map that the usgs produced was drawn in by hand, there were no computers when this project started. Select the quad youre interested in for more map details and to order. In april 1860 the california legislature established the geological survey of california that has evolved during its 150 years of service, and several name changes, into todays modern california geological survey cgs. Geological survey usgs has been producing detailed topographic maps for more than 125 years. Separate geologic maps are available for alaska, hawaii, and puerto rico.
Usgs seismic hazard maps, data and tools for california and other parts of the united states can be found in the. Us topo series added to topoview weve added the us topo series to topoview, giving users access to over 3 million downloadable files from 2009 to the present day. Our data and information is presented in spatial and geographic formats, including the national map, earth explorer, glovis, landsatlook, and much more. Current regional geologic map series 1981present for decades the geologic atlas of california discussed in the next section has been the primary source of regionalscale geologic maps in california. Graphical locator of california from the environmental statistics group at montana state university, this map of california will tell you the 7. Easy to use usgs topo maps on cd for novices and professional gis.
A portal for easy access to usgs data collected during. Customprinted topographic topo maps, aerial photos, and satellite images for the united states and canada. Mytopo simi valley east, california usgs quad topo map. The topographic maps and geographical information system gis data provided in the national map are pregenerated into downloadable products often available in multiple formats. These maps are best used with global positioning software or a map viewer. The national hydrography dataset s, watershed boundary dataset, governmental. A seamless, highresolution, coastal digital elevation model dem for southern california. Initiated in 2008, the csmp has collected bathymetry and backscatter data that are being turned into habitat and geologic base maps. The california seafloor mapping program csmp is a cooperative program to create a comprehensive coastal and marine geologic and habitat base map series for california s state waters. Usgs water data for the nation site serves as the publicly available portal to a geographically seamless set of much of the water data maintained within nwis additional background. National boundaries dataset, 3dep elevation program, geographic names information system, national. Today they are nearly all digitized and free to download through the usgs map store, an incredible treasure trove for both map junkies and casual hikers alike. For best results viewing and printing pdf documents, it is recommended that you download the documents to your computer and open them with adobe reader.
This data set is a complete digital hydrologic unit boundary layer to the subwatershed 12digit 6th level for the coterminous united states. Choose the interactive fault map, or download kml files and gis shapefiles from the links on the page. California, nevada, arizona, washington, oregon, idaho, and utah. About latest earthquakes version info clicking the list icon in the top right corner will load the earthquake list. This page provides links to the most popular cgs map. Pdf documents opened from your browser may not display or print as intended. Major surficial aquifer segments in tompkins county, new york. Orange county is covered by the following us topo map. This page provides links to the most popular cgs map products, organized by theme. The america the beautiful national parks and federal recreation lands.
This is a tiled collection of the 3d elevation program 3dep and is one meter resolution. This collection was made possible by jared benedict of the libre map project and over 100 map liberators listed in the lower lefthand column of this page. Usgs drg maps for the state of california are available here. Maps and gis data are available for digital download. Use caltopo for collaborative trip planning, detailed elevation profiles and terrain analysis, printing geospatial pdfs, and exporting maps to your smartphone as kmz or mbtiles fiels. About the usgs historical topographic map collection and explorer. The topo map remains an indispensable tool for everyday use in government, science, industry, land management planning, and recreation. Which earthquakes are included on the map and list. Clicking the options icon in the top right corner lets you change which earthquakes are displayed, and many other map and list options.
Call usgs customer service at 1888ask usgs 18882758747 or email us. Historic topographic maps of california san francisco bay area. Mytopo us topo quad maps are based on the newly updated usgs 7. Click the home button to zoom the map out to its original zoom and position. Vs30 can be approximated via correlation to topographic slope. Vs30 models and data usgs earthquake hazard program. Use the topoview platform to view and download scanned maps in a variety of formats. You precisely center your map anywhere in the us, choose your print scale for zoomedin treetop views, or panoramic views of entire cities. Home page for water resources information from the us geological survey. Users can produce usgs topographical maps of their locations in highquality geopdf format. California topo topographic maps, aerial photos, and topo. The usgs was entrusted with the responsibility for mapping the country in 1879 and. The following resources are available for vs30 the timeaveraged shearwave velocity to 30 m depth models and data. Download, customize, and print highresolution usgs topo maps.
Usgs topographic maps for orange county, california. This gigantic undertaking was done by the united states geological survey. Topographic maps are a signature product of the usgs. Sim 3281, california state waters map seriesoffshore of santa barbara, california, by samuel y. California usgs topo maps on cd aerial photography. See below for lists of paper california usgs topo maps available. Get maps topoview national geologic map database usgs. In 2014, the us geological survey usgs and esri collaborated to bring the.
The maps should be public domain because tax dollars were used to create the maps. The geographic area covered by this website includes the counties of sonoma, lake, marin, mendocino, napa, and solano. Nearly every usgs topo map ever madefor free appalachian. When you have eliminated the javascript, whatever remains must be an empty page. Southern california basin network hover mouse over site for information.
This mapping was done at different levels of detail, to support various land use and other purposes. Sim 3261, california state waters map seriesoffshore of carpinteria, california, by samuel y. Preliminary integrated geologic map databases for the united states western states. Clicking the list icon in the top right corner will load the earthquake list. To find the desired image, look on the layout map below. The federal government used your tax dollars to map, in detail, the entire united states. Complete coverage for san luis obispo county, california usgs topographic maps for san mateo county, california. The latest version of topoview includes both current and historical maps and is full of enhancements based on hundreds of your comments and suggestions. Preliminary mineral resource assessment map of california usgs.
The us topo series is a latest generation of topographic maps modeled on the usgs historical 7. A seamless, highresolution, coastal digital elevation. These maps are used by federal, state, and local organizations, both public and private, for postearthquake response and. Expertgps includes seamless topo map coverage for all of california. Click to go to the collection page for usgs drg maps of all 50 states. Usgs water data for the nation site provides access to water data from over 1. A new approach to the geology of the santa clara silicon valley, california. Geological survey publishes a set of the most commonly used topographic maps of the u. Here you can download all of the topo maps of calfornia for free. Shakemap is a product of the usgs earthquake hazards program in conjunction with the regional seismic networks.
Hollywood, california topographic map and nearby trails. In an effort to keep the maps current, the cgs has been compiling a new series of regional geologic maps rgm, starting in 1981. Find more information on the powell expedition here. The maps provide a very useful basemap for a variety of applications, particularly in rural areas where the topographic maps provide unique detail and features from other basemaps. Cgs regional geologic maps california department of. Most versions of windows internet explorer wont display these images because they are too large.
A very detailed 20ft contours topographic map that includes roads and water features and a few trails as well for the entire state of california. Csu chico digital collections historic topographic map collection. After 125year legacy of topographic mapping 18842009, the usgs embarked on an innovative future of integrating historical maps with computergenerated maps from a national. The california department of conservation is home to the california geological survey cgs. Usgs geologic maps are typically plotted on topographic or planimetric bases. All lists include most worldwide events magnitude 4. Usgs is a primary source of geographic information system gis data.
They were essential for integrating and analyzing placebased information, and were widely used by receationalists. See below for lists of paper california usgs topo maps available in mil. Water resources of the united statesnational water. The 3dep data holdings serve as the elevation layer of the national map, and provide foundational elevation information for earth science studies and mapping applications in. California state waters map series data catalog usgs. Our hydrologic monitoring stations continue to send data in near realtime to nwisweb, and we are.
Geological survey hydrologic models can provide insights that waterresource managers in california need to plan effectively for future water demands and answer scientific and management questions. Digital geologic maps of the us states with consistent lithology, age, gis database structure, and format data for the district of columbia is included with maryland. Both us topo and htmc maps can be downloaded free of charge through. If you are going to performing analysis on the landsat data, the level 1 geotiff data product is probably the one youre after, which will be the largest file size. Shakemaps provide nearrealtime maps of ground motion and shaking intensity following significant earthquakes.
Maps and data california department of conservation ca. To view an image, click on the name of the map in the list at the end of this page. This is a release of lauras map that allows for a mapsource install so older garmin units can use the maps and so it can be combined with other maps. California geological survey the california geological survey cgs is dedicated to providing scientific products and services about the states geology, seismology, and mineral resources that affect the health, safety, and business interests of the people of california. Unless you want topo maps in alaska, they are based on 1. Data from usgs groundwater models may help water resource managers meet sustainable groundwater management act sgma requirements. Clicking the options icon in the top right corner lets you change which earthquakes are displayed, and many other map.
Global incident map displaying terrorist acts, suspicious activity, and general terrorism news. The usgs earth explorer gives a quick and intuitive way to download free aerial and satellite imagery. We will continue to add more as time and resources permit. National geographic usgs topographic maps california. Other geologic maps are enclosed in envelopes bound with usgs reports such as professional papers, bulletins, and watersupply papers. Maps and data california department of conservation. The state of california struck up a deal with the federal government to freely store these maps on a server at uc davis, and freely distrubute. Jun 06, 2007 this collection contains images of all 7.
Go here for downloads of geopdf versions of all editions of all scales of usgs topo maps. In 1879, the usgs began to map the nations topography. Methods used to create several styles for lithology or geologic time. Topoview highlights one of the usgs s most important and useful products, the topographic map. Based on topographic slope, with custom embedded maps worden et al. Geological survey and partnering organizations are celebrating the 150th anniversary of the powell expedition, an exploration of the green and colorado rivers that ended in the grand canyon. See wald and allen 2007 and allen and wald 2009 for details. California state waters map series data catalogoffshore of carpinteria, california. Digital mapping techniques 01 workshop proceedings u. California topo topographic maps, aerial photos, and topoaerial hybrids mytopo offers customprinted, large format maps that we ship to your door. Includes links to all water data available for individual sites. Clicking the map icon in the top right corner will load the map.
For the us topo maps that you want to download, simply click the download button under the cart tab. If a product has a downloadable map, you will see a view pdf button beside the product in the product pane. The california geological survey has produced thousands of maps since its creation in 1860. View the entire list of usgs california digital raster graphic maps. The usgs earthquake hazards program is part of the national earthquake hazards reduction program nehrp, established by congress in 1977, and the usgs advanced national seismic system anss was established by.
Download, customize, and print highresolution usgs topo maps for california. If you cant find the map s you want, email a request to our webmaster. An online map of faults that includes california can be found in the faults section of the earthquake hazards program website. As the years passed, the usgs produced new map versions of each area. The usgs cascades volcano observatory news media management guidegeneral protocols and templates evolved from a smaller document hastily assembled out of necessity during the complex and overwhelming news media interest in the 20042008 eruption of mount st. Geological survey, no warranty, expressed or implied, is made by either regarding the utility of the data on any system, nor shall the act of distribution constitute any such warranty. Users can display the footprint and thumbnail of one or more products, view metadata, directly download the file or add to a cart.
National land cover database nlcd data can be downloaded at the mrlc website. Accessing usgs topographic maps has never been easier. The texts of these reports contain descriptive and interpretive matter that supplements the information on the geologic maps. Usgs the usgs historical topographic map collection arcgis. Geological survey openfile report 01223 3d geologic maps and visualization. Notice the usgs water resources mission areas priority is to maintain the safety and wellbeing of our communities, including providing critical situational awareness in times of flooding in all 50 u. The usgs was entrusted with the responsibility for mapping the country in 1879 and has been the primary civilian mapping agency of the united states ever since.
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