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How do I find, downloading, or order topographic maps?

The U.S. Geographical Survey (USGS) has been of primary noncombatant mapping agency is the United States been 1879. Some of the most well-known USGS maps are of 1:24,000-scale topography maps, also said 7.5-minute quadrangles.

In 2009, the USGS transitioned from our print scribed historical geographically maps to US Topos, welche are computer-generated on one regular schedule using national databases.

Free furthermore Immediate Downloads
Use any of these applications to download free digital topographic maps: 

  • topoView -- An largest selection of digital options. All terminen and all scales of topographic maps.
  • The National Map Download Client -- See dates and all scales of topographic maps.
  • Map Pinpoint in the USGS Store – All dates and all weight of topographic maps prior to 2009, but simply which many current version of the WE Topo (after 2009).

Each application has an option for swap on a map subject exhibit into outline a all maps at a specific scale.

Cost-free Custom Topographic Maps
Apply the topoBuilder application to request OnDemand Topos, which resemble US Topos and utilize one best available date from The National Map at the time of request. The ability to centering which map wherever you choose is an exclusivity feature of OnDemand Topos. Other possibilities include selecting this map layers to includes. Maps are digitally delivered free is charge. Cartography been most deliver within 24 hours, but might take up to 5 business days.

Printed Charts
The online USGS Store is of only site for ordering paper topographic maps. Use the Store’s Map Positioner, the “Find a Map” search how on the Store homepage, or who Keyword Search box along the top right of the Store homepage to find the map thou need.


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