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US Topo: Maps for America By National Geospatial Program

US Topo Maps - Powered by The National Map

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Create custom USGS topographic maps on demand using the best available data from The National Map

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Explore Historical USGS Topographic Maps

The Historical Topographic Map Collection contains USGS topographic maps published from 1884 to 2006

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Building on the success of more than 130 years of USGS topographic mapping, the US Topo series is the current generation of maps of the American landscape.

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Current US Topos and historical topographic maps are available as digital files or printed to order.

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Create an OnDemand Topo

Build a USGS topographic map with choice of format, area of interest, scale, and National Map content.

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US Topo Map Resources

• US Topo Map Users Guide
• US Topo Map and Historical Topographic Map Users Guide
• Mapping, Remote Sensing, & Geospatial Data FAQs
• Topographic Map Training Videos
• Sample US Topo Symbol Sheet
• US Topo Map Evolution

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US TOPO PROGRAM UPDATE:

US Topo map production is transitioning away from a static 3-year refresh cycle. Nevertheless, maps will continue to be updated and published annually. Areas experiencing significant change since the last published map will be reproduced. Click here see the most up-to-date US Topo production schedule.

Thank you for your patience as we make this adjustment to better meet the needs of our users. More information will be shared as we finalize our new production cycles. Want the best available National Map data on a custom, on-demand, USGS topographic map? Click here to learn about topoBuilder and OnDemand Topos.

Topographic Maps for the Nation

US Topo maps are produced by the National Geospatial Program of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). First launched in 2009, US Topos combine the familiar look and feel of legacy paper USGS topographic maps with technological advances of the 21st century.

US Topo map data is derived from the geographic information system (GIS) data of The National Map and is continuously updated via National, state, local, and commercial partnerships. Current and historic USGS topographic maps are available for immediate download from The National Map Downloader. Please note that not all features on historical maps appear on US Topos.

Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details

Characteristics Common to US Topo and Traditional USGS Topographic Maps

• Same extents as the popular 7.5-minute, 1:24,000-scale* quadrangle maps released 1947 - 2006 *scale varies in Alaska & Puerto Rico
• Standardized layout of map collar and traditional reference system (latitude/longitude & U.S. National Grid)
• Portrays both natural and human-made features within the themes of elevation, hydrography, place names, transportation, boundaries, structures, & land cover

Unique Characteristics of US Topo Maps

Content & Currency

• Consistent and complete coverage of the Nation, including Hawaii, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Alaska (completed 2021)
• 3-year production cycle for the 48 conterminous states, Hawaii, & Puerto Rico (Alaska US Topo refresh driven by elevation and hydrography data updates)
• Shaded relief (derived from 3DEP elevation data where available) and high-resolution color imagery
• All maps are georeferenced to the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83) or to the World Geodetic System of 1984 (WGS 84) and projected to the Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) projection and coordinate system.
• Continuous enrichment of map content and cartography

Sources/Usage: Public Domain. View Media Details

Usability & Accessibility

• Published as digital documents, enabling faster, wider distribution of products via free & immediate downloads
• Viewable and printable using Adobe Reader or other free PDF applications
• Geospatial PDF format enables basic GIS functionality, such as displaying coordinates, distance or area measurement, and georeferenced mark-up
• Layered PDF allows users to turn each data layer on or off to support a variety of map views and purposes
• Accompanied by a symbol sheet and FGDC-compliant metadata

Additional Resources

Download US Topo Data From The National Map

Download US Topo Data From The National Map

Access US Topo-style Template

Access US Topo-style Template

Historical Topographic Maps - Preserving the Past

Historical Topographic Maps - Preserving the Past

TNM Web Map Services

TNM Web Map Services

National Geospatial Program Training Videos

National Geospatial Program Training Videos

Create custom topographic maps using topoBuilder

Create custom topographic maps using topoBuilder

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Label February 13, 2019

US Topo Product Standard

This document defines a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) digital topographic map. This map product series, named “US Topo,” is modeled on the now historical USGS 7.5-minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic map series produced and printed by the USGS from 1947 to 2006. US Topo maps have the same extent, scale, and general layout as the historical topographic maps. US Topo maps incorporate an orthorectifie Authors Larry R. Davis, Kristin A. Fishburn, Helmut Lestinsky, Laurence R. Moore, Jennifer L. Walter By Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Geospatial Program, National Geospatial Technical Operations Center, NGP Standards and Specifications June 23, 2017

US Topo—Topographic maps for the Nation

Building on the success of 125 years of mapping, the U.S. Geological Survey created US Topo, a georeferenced digital map produced from The National Map data. US Topo maps are designed to be used like the traditional 7.5-minute quadrangle paper topographic maps for which the U.S. Geological Survey is so well known. However, in contrast to paper-based maps, US Topo maps provide modern technological Authors Kristin A. Fishburn, William J. Carswell By National Geospatial Program, Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS)

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Publications Label February 13, 2019

US Topo Product Standard

This document defines a U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) digital topographic map. This map product series, named “US Topo,” is modeled on the now historical USGS 7.5-minute (1:24,000 scale) topographic map series produced and printed by the USGS from 1947 to 2006. US Topo maps have the same extent, scale, and general layout as the historical topographic maps. US Topo maps incorporate an orthorectifie Authors Larry R. Davis, Kristin A. Fishburn, Helmut Lestinsky, Laurence R. Moore, Jennifer L. Walter By Core Science Systems Mission Area, National Geospatial Program, National Geospatial Technical Operations Center, NGP Standards and Specifications June 23, 2017

US Topo—Topographic maps for the Nation

Building on the success of 125 years of mapping, the U.S. Geological Survey created US Topo, a georeferenced digital map produced from The National Map data. US Topo maps are designed to be used like the traditional 7.5-minute quadrangle paper topographic maps for which the U.S. Geological Survey is so well known. However, in contrast to paper-based maps, US Topo maps provide modern technological Authors Kristin A. Fishburn, William J. Carswell By National Geospatial Program, Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS)

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