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Find A Map!
Download free digital USGS maps or purchase paper copies of popular maps
Education "Map Catalog"
Browse USGS paper maps that are favorites with educators
Free Digital Topographic Maps
Download free digital maps or purchase paper maps
The National Atlas
Create your own maps or download printable maps — very classroom friendly
Geographic Names Information System (GNIS)
Database of all Federally recognized names of geographic features
This Dynamic Planet
World map of volcanoes, earthquakes, impact craters, and plate tectonics — our most popular map!
A Tapestry of Time and Terrain
Ages of rocks combined with elevation — an excellent teaching tool
National Geologic Map Database
Search for geologic maps
The National Map
Create and download your own high-resolution maps — best for advanced students
Geospatial Data and Mapping Websites
A PDF with links to the best USGS sources for geospatial data
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