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America's New Geological Map Can Tell You Lots About The Ground You Live On

Mapping out geology across the U.S. is surprisingly difficult, but the USGS has managed just that, and its map is more ...
Smithsonian Magazine

Geologic Maps: Where Science Meets Art

Geologic maps are used to locate natural resources, such as water or oil, or the best place to hunt for fossils, but they can also be eye catching works of art. Sharon Purdy A low-lying topographic ...
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USGS Maps $2.55 Trillion Gold Deposit Hidden Across America’s Land

The U.S. Geological Survey has transformed how the nation understands its mineral wealth. The agency's 2025 assessment ...
Earth.com

Adventurers and hikers can now download the new USGS topographic maps for free

The USGS publishes free topographic maps that show trails, rivers, and campsites in great detail for hikers, cyclists, and ...

USGS Releases Free Topographical Maps For Hikers

The U.S. Geological Survey has free maps that might come in handy. The public topoBuilder app is now offering custom maps ...
VTDigger

In This State: Eons charted in new geological map of Vermont

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