Geological survey for decades, with nice additional features from our muchloved, but discontinued topo. They were originally developed as topical overlays to the u. This interface emphasizes scientific data in alaska. For locations outside the united states, mrds remains the best collection of reports that usgs has available. National geographic is allowing everyone to easily download any usgs 7. Free usgs drg topographical topo maps digital raster graphics drg files are scans of 7. This information was published by usgs as scientific investigations map 3340. Alaska us topo maps are available for free download at nationalmap. In 2009, usgs began the release of a new generation of topographic maps in electronic form, and in 2011, complemented them with the release of highresolution scans of more than 178,000 historical topographic maps of the united states. Mytopo topo maps are made from the original us geological survey topographic maps.
These are the same topographic maps that were published by the u. Provides topographic maps of alaska, comparable to 1. Building on the success of more than years of usgs topographic mapping, the us topo series is a new generation of maps of the american landscape. Last fall, national geographic introduced a free, userfriendly web tool that automatically breaks up usgs topographic maps to fit onto standard 8. All maps can be viewed and printed with adobe reader or comparable pdf viewing software. The us topo series is a latest generation of topographic maps modeled on the usgs historical 7. Each map is created using new contours generated from the new. View all of our highquality shaded relief usgs topo maps, forest service maps, satellite images, and custom map layers for free. Customprinted topographic topo maps, aerial photos, and satellite images for the united states and canada. Inlcudes index map of alaska and lower 48 including hawaii. 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. Click to go to the collection page for usgs drg maps of all 50 states. Geological survey usgs program to support and improve maps and digital map data for alaska, bringing alaska topographic map and digital map data quality in line with the conterminous united states. This mapping was done at different levels of detail, to support various land use and other purposes.
And it also has the ability to automatically download and display complete, highresolution scans of every usgs topo map made in the last century. If a product has a downloadable map, you will see a view pdf button beside the product in the product pane. Covering the entire state of alaska, it reflects more than a century of work by a host of geologists and almost two decades of compilation work. National land cover database nlcd data can be downloaded at the mrlc website. Detailed map of usa for garmin gps, based on openstreetmap data. 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. From approximately 1947 to 1992, more than 55,000 7. Srtm contour lines 25m, noaa depth contours, usgs landcover woodlands. Whether you are hunting, floating, or hiking through the backcountry, it is important to have accurate maps to help guide your adventures. Usgs topo maps of every quad in the continental us free.
Call usgs customer service at 1888askusgs 18882758747 or email us. The topographic map remains an indispensable tool for everyday use in government, science, industry, land management planning, and. How to download historical usgs topographic maps with topoview. 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.
Digital compilation and reinterpretation of published and unpublished geologic mapping of alaska. For the us topo maps that you want to download, simply click the download button under the cart tab. Topoview highlights one of the usgss most important and useful products, the topographic map. Topo maps map images hosted by esri this map presents land cover and detailed topographic maps for the united states. And it also has the ability to automatically download and display complete, highresolution scans of. As the years passed, the usgs produced new map versions of each area. Visit valdez alaska denali national park flightseeing alaska photo tours ketchikan flightseeing. Find a map states alaska usgs quad maps usgs quad maps. Alaska topo maps by topozone free usgs topographic maps. After 125year legacy of topographic mapping 18842009, the usgs embarked on an innovative future of integrating historical maps with computergenerated maps from a national.
For locations in alaska, the alaska resource data file remains the most coherent. If one of the incomplete quadrangles is of interest to you, please select it in order to register your interest with the western region mineral resources survey. Usgs topo maps of every quad in the continental us free printable july 29, 2019 by nelson 11 comments take your map reading skills to a whole new level by learning how to read the usgs topo map, but first, get the map here. Select the quad youre interested in for more map details and to order. Live map update automatically searches your defined area to see if something new is available, and gives you the tools to quickly download new information to replace older maps and roads. How to download usgs topo maps for free gis geography. The software is provided as a minimum in source code form as. Till 1997 one of the most spectacular physiographic images of the conterminous united states, and the first to have been produced digitally, is that by thelin and pike usgs i2206, 1991. In 1879, the usgs began to map the nations topography. Limited gis functionality, such as displaying ground coordinates, is available with all maps, and the layered construction of the pdf files allows users to turn data layers on and off. Geology of alaska map viewer help geologic map of alaska alaska resource data file. Jul 29, 2019 usgs topo maps of every quad in the continental us free printable july 29, 2019 by nelson 11 comments take your map reading skills to a whole new level by learning how to read the usgs topo map, but first, get the map here. Fstopo is the forest service primary base map series 1.
They were essential for integrating and analyzing placebased information, and were widely used by receationalists. Get detailed 24k and 100k topographic maps for your next hiking or camping adventure in alaska. Full map is about 9gb, it can be downloaded as a whole mapset or smaller regions. As of 2011, usgs has ceased systematic updates to mrds, and is working to create a new database, focused primarily on the conterminous us. 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. Excellent resources for finding topographic maps are the united states geological surveys map database, topoview and the bureau of land management. Usgs science in alaska portal map alaska science center. The software can be used, copied, modified, and distributed without any fee or cost. Sep 28, 2016 or, as the joint press release from alaska geographic and the usgs points out, drive to fairbanks, where the university of alaska fairbanks carries all of the usgs topographic and state maps. These maps are best used with global positioning software or a map viewer. About the usgs historical topographic map collection and explorer. Usda forest service fsgeodata clearinghouse fstopo map. Geological survey usgs for use by the usgs in fulfilling its mission.
Find more information on the powell expedition here. The project was launched in late 2009, and the term us topo refers specifically to quadrangle topographic maps. 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. All our topos are free and printable and have additional layers such as satellite images, us forest service topo maps, and the standard street maps. Topozone has been serving up topographic maps online since 1999. Us topo is a digital topographic map format produced by usgs. Our goal is to provide the highest quality usgs based topo maps for outdoor enthusiasts, travelers and other users. Download, customize, and print highresolution usgs topo maps for alaska. Click the home button to zoom the map out to its original zoom and position. The usgs earth explorer gives a quick and intuitive way to download free aerial and satellite imagery. The america the beautiful national parks and federal recreation lands. From the remote regions of northern alaska near barrow and prudhoe bay to the southeast alaska panhandle including juneau, sitka, and ketchikan, we have every usgs 7. Paper copies can be ordered for a fee from the usgs store. Note that coastline delineations were drawn to follow the extent of wetland or deepwater features as described by this project and may not match the coastline shown in other base maps.
Geological survey usgs has been producing detailed topographic maps for more than 125 years. Us topo topographic maps are produced by the national geospatial program of the u. The portal is a searchable, web mapbased tool to facilitate public and partner access to information on over 200 subjects under usgs study in the nations largest state. Expertgps includes seamless topo map coverage for all of alaska. Mytopo alaska topo maps, aerial photos, hybrid topophotos. Scans of the official usgs topo maps to produce the highest quality maps available three scales for the continental us. The software and related documentation on these web pages were developed by the u.
Add lake depth contours to any custom map and aerial photo. Topozone has free detailed usgs topographic maps that cover the entire state of alaska. Over the next 6 years, 11,275 us topo maps will be created to cover all of alaska at a 1. Historical topographic maps preserving the past usgs. Similar maps at varying scales were produced during the same time period for alaska, hawaii, and us territories. Now you can get the latest usgs quad maps for alaska, updated roads, and software updates with topo. The goal of the alaska mapping initiative ami is to acquire and enhance foundational digital map layers such as elevation, surface. Topographic maps are a signature product of the usgs.
Us topo maps can be downloaded free of charge from several usgs websites. This product features trails, terrain contours, elevations, summits, parks, rivers, lakes, geographic points and routable roads. Interactive maps and downloadable data for regional and global geology, geochemistry, geophysics, and mineral resources. Geologic unit information for detailed state map geology. Us topo maps are accessible for free download from the national map.
This map and associated digital databases are the result of compilation and interpretation of published and unpublished 1. If youve ever used any standardsized usgs topographic map, you are well aware of the oversized dimensions that such maps typically come in. Anchorages usgs map store falls victim to the digital age. One of the neatest things about usgs topographic maps is how some of them date back to 1884. Usda forest service fsgeodata clearinghouse fstopo map products. Maps are created only where satellite imagery and highly detailed elevation data exists. The map includes the national park service nps natural earth physical map at 1. Or, as the joint press release from alaska geographic and the usgs points out, drive to fairbanks, where the university of alaska fairbanks carries all of the usgs topographic and state maps. 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.
Nearly every usgs topo map ever madefor free appalachian. 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. We would appreciate comments, corrections or additional information from database users. Us topo maps are accessible for free download from the national map viewer and for download and order from the usgs store. Geotiffs and pdfs can be downloaded from the viewer below.
Apr 03, 2017 last fall, national geographic introduced a free, userfriendly web tool that automatically breaks up usgs topographic maps to fit onto standard 8. A new digital us topo map series is being created statewide for alaska. Excellent resources for finding topographic maps are the united states geological surveys map database, topoview and the bureau of land management spatial data management system. Boxpoint current extent coordinates located point polygon. Usgs drg maps for the state of alaska are available here. This collection was made possible by jared benedict of the libre map project and over 100 map liberators listed in the lower left. Unless you want topo maps in alaska, they are based on 1. State lake map listing alaska placenames by county.
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