USGS has unveiled its most detailed national geologic map, giving the public a free, interactive way to explore underground features. Here’s how to use it.

Situated between Navajo and Hopi tribal lands, this stunning canyon offers a mix of colorful hoodoos, remote trails, and ...

Going for a hike this fall? The U.S. Geological Survey has free maps that might come in handy. The public topoBuilder app is now offering custom maps made free with their 25K Recreational Topo layer.

From weather patterns to chemical reactions, what contributes to how the sediment beneath your feet forms is complex and extensive. And if you’ve ever stopped to pick up a cool rock or check out the ...

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 ...

Dr. Kevin Gurney, a professor at Northern Arizona University, debuted the first-ever building- and street-level maps of carbon dioxide emissions for Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff. The data, years in ...

The USGS has awarded nearly $3 million in cooperative agreements with 13 state geological surveys, including Arizona ($333,117), Colorado ($70,851), Idaho ($49,625), Montana ($348,841), Nevada ...

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.

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 ...

The Brinkerhoff Geology Library supports students, faculty, and researchers with a focused collection of geological literature, maps, and data resources. It provides a quiet study environment and ...