Maps
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Our programs produce accurate geologic maps and 3-D geologic frameworks that provide critical data for sustaining and improving the quality of life and economic vitality of the Nation. They also organize, maintain, and publish the geospatial baseline of the Nation's topography, natural landscape, built environment and more.
Geologic Maps
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September 12, 2023 — Kīlauea summit thermal maps
A helicopter overflight on September 12, 2023, allowed for aerial visual and thermal imagery to be collected at the summit of Kīlauea.
September 11, 2023 — Kīlauea summit thermal maps
A helicopter overflight on September 11, 2023, allowed for aerial visual and thermal imagery to be collected at the summit of Kīlauea.
September 11, 2023—Kīlauea summit eruption reference map
A new eruption at the summit of Kīlauea volcano began at approximately 3:13 p.m. on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Mapping karst groundwater flow paths and delineating recharge areas for Fern Cave, Alabama, through the use of dye tracing
Aeromagnetic map of northeastern California
Estimating streambed hydraulic conductivity for selected streams in the Mississippi Alluvial Plain using continuous resistivity profiling methods—Delta region
Geologic and geophysical maps of the Stockton 30’ × 60’ quadrangle, California
July 21, 2023—Reference map of recent Kīlauea summit eruption
This reference map depicts the recent Kīlauea summit eruption in June 2023.
Percent-slope map showing historical anthracite coal-mining infrastructure at the northern end of the Lackawanna syncline, Wayne, Susquehanna, and Lackawanna Counties, Pennsylvania
June 16, 2023 — Kīlauea summit thermal maps
A helicopter overflight on June 16, 2023, allowed for aerial visual and thermal imagery to be collected of Halema‘uma‘u crater at the summit of Kīlauea.
Potentiometric surface map of the Southern High Plains aquifer in the Cannon Air Force Base area, Curry County, New Mexico, 2020
June 14, 2023—Kīlauea summit eruption reference map
This reference map depicts the Kīlauea summit eruption on June 14, 2023.