Nearly two dozen state geological surveys depend heavily on federal funds. A proposed budget cut could slow or stop key geologic mapping work.

Swedish archaeologists uncovered medieval monastery ruins in Derome, thanks to a history enthusiast's research of old maps and advanced radar technology.

It is difficult to separate the point symbols from the scanned topographic maps accurately, which brings challenges for the recognition of the point symbols. In this paper, based on the framework of ...

Get a comprehensive overview of Google Maps symbols and icons, their meanings, and how to use them effectively in this ultimate guide for beginners.

The film explains how maps utilize symbols and colors to represent various geographical features and man-made structures. It discusses the importance of understanding these symbols for navigation ...

Several social media users reported glitches in United States Geological Survey (USGS) maps following an update that renamed the 'Gulf of Mexico' to the 'Gulf of America'. This comes after tech giants ...

Bernard Hubbard didn’t set out to map minerals. As a geology PhD student at UB, he used satellite and airborne instruments to study volcanoes from above. Later, as a research geologist with the United ...

Google Google Maps launches ‘Z’ symbol to save you from all traffic fines A new hidden icon has appeared on Google Maps that can be especially useful for drivers; we tell you what it means.

Since 2011, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) has uploaded 190,000 scans of historical USGS topographic maps made between 1884 and 2006.

Since 2011, the United States Geological Survey has uploaded 190,000 scans of historical USGS topographic maps made between 1884 and 2006.