Map: 4.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Near Salt Lake City

A light, 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck in Utah on Thursday, according to the United States Geological Survey. The temblor ...
IEEE

A Fast Bi-Directional A* Algorithm Based on Quad-Tree Decomposition and Hierarchical Map

Abstract: Although the popular path-planning algorithms based on graph-search such as Dijkstra and A* guarantee to find the optimal path, the search time will increase rapidly with the growth of map ...
Fox 13

New USGS map shows what's underneath your feet, wherever you go

USGS released its most detailed national geologic map, offering layered views of geology beneath the Earth’s surface across the lower 48 states. The Cooperative National Geologic Map integrates data ...
The Daily Progress

USGS changing the way it makes maps

The way the federal government maps the country, including the Charlottesville area, is changing, with digital maps replacing old-standby paper maps.
earth

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

You can now get detailed topographic maps that put trails, rivers, and campgrounds front and center without paying a dime. The new 25K Recreational Topo series is built for people who plan trips on ...
Newsweek

USGS Map Shows Russia Hit With Series of Earthquakes Today: What We Know

Three earthquakes struck off the coast of Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula early Monday, continuing a period of heightened seismic activity in one of the world’s most geologically active regions.
Eos

New USGS Map Offers an Interactive Look at the Rocks Beneath Our Feet

The new Cooperative National Geologic Map from USGS offers map layers including age, geomaterial, and original map source. Credit: USGS, Public Domain A new, precisely detailed map of the continental ...
Quad-City Times

Leaders along the Rock River in Illinois Quad-Cities are concerned about an update to the flood maps that would expand flood areas

Leaders of nine governments in the Illinois Quad-Cities penned concerns to the state of Illinois about a proposed Rock River flood map decades in the making that would expand land under strict flood ...
advnture

The USGS says its new digital topographic maps are a “game changer” for hikers, trail runners and other outdoor explorers

Heading outdoors with a map doesn’t just help to keep you safe – it can help you discover natural features you might otherwise have overlooked or choose the best route to a summit according to your ...
Quad-City Times

New Iowa redistricting maps hold surprises for the Quad-Cities

Proposed new legislative maps in Iowa dealt Quad-City lawmakers some unexpected surprises Thursday. State Sens. Jim Lykam, Roby Smith and Mark Lofgren all were thrown into the same district, according ...
maine.gov

Maps, Publications and Online Data

Over 4000 geologic quadrangle maps and publications are now available online in PDF format. If you know the name of the quadrangle you are interested in, you may locate PDF files using the map series ...