What is The National Map Viewer?
The USGS National Map Viewer shows the base layers of US mapping: elevation, rivers and lakes, boundaries, transportation, place names and imagery. Data can be downloaded free.
Free Open data
The National Map Viewer
Official US topographic data: elevation, hydrography, boundaries and imagery
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Updated
- Price
- Free
- Sign-up
- Not needed
- View
- Flat map
What you can do
- US topographic base layers
- Elevation and hydrography
- Free data downloads
The details
- Coverage
- United States
- Updates
- Periodically
- Data source
- US Geological Survey
- Made by
- US Geological Survey (government agency)
- Price
- Free
- Account
- No account needed
- On phones
- Best on a computer
- Map view
- Flat map
Tips for using The National Map Viewer
- Use the Download tool to get elevation or hydrography data for an area.
Who it is for
The National Map Viewer is especially useful for researchers & analysts and urban planners.
Questions about The National Map Viewer
Is The National Map Viewer free?
Yes. The National Map Viewer is free to use.
Do I need an account to use The National Map Viewer?
No. You can open the map and use it without signing up.
How often is The National Map Viewer updated?
It is updated from time to time when new data or versions are released.
Where does The National Map Viewer get its data?
US Geological Survey.
Can I use The National Map Viewer on my phone?
It opens on phones, but it works best on a computer with a larger screen.
What are some alternatives to The National Map Viewer?
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Summary based on public information about The National Map Viewer. Features and prices change; the map's own website has the latest details.
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