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USGS maps range from detailed local areas to the world. Because they can show many kinds of information, they are excellent for a wide range of uses, including emergency response, outdoor recreation, scientific research, and resource management.
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Get Printed Maps

Get printed maps: Online | Phone, fax, or mail | From a local store

Buy printed maps

 

Topographic, geologic, hydrologic and other maps of quadrangle areas, counties, states, the US, other countries, the world, the Moon, planets. Includes maps from non-USGS sources like USDA Forest Service, National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, Bureau of Land Management, and others

Buy maps printed on demand

 

Selected out of print maps and other miscellaneous map publications

Download digital scans of topo maps

 

Digital files of topo maps of the US now available from the new Map Locator and Downloader in the USGS Store

Find historic togographic maps

 

Topo maps published before those now for sale

Make your own interactive map
 

National Atlas

 

View, customize, and print maps of the United States, showing a wide variety of topics, including water usage, crime rates, and historical presidential elections

 

The National Map

 

View high quality geospatial data from multiple partners

 

Other sites to access online maps

 

Create and buy your own customized maps online

Find map information
 

Map symbols

 

How to read and interpret topographic maps

 

Map scale

 

The level of detail and the area covered, which affect how a map can be used

 

Geographic names search

 

Search for locations or maps based on a geographic feature

 

Map Standards

 

The specifications that ensure that map products prepared under the USGS National Mapping Program are accurate and consistent in style and content

Not quite what you want?
 

Map Descriptions

 

The many kinds of maps available

 

Check map-related FAQ information

 

Lots of detailed information

 

Still have questions?

 

Talk to a USGS product expert at 1-888-275-8747 (888-ASK-USGS)

 
 
 

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