Abstract

MapView - a gateway to the nations geologic maps
Track: National Mapping
Authors: Chris Garrity

The AASG-USGS National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB) provides public access to geologic maps, reports, and related geoscience information. In late 2012, a redesigned NGMDB was made available to the public with a host of new features. One of these features is MapView, a web mapping interface of published geologic maps of the Nation. MapView provides a geographic front-end to the NGMDB's Map Catalog through a Flex-based interface. Users can view/search seamless image services of selected maps and link to the Map Catalog to download high-resolution geoTIFFs and other formats. The map content for MapView is being prepared, state by state. Full coverage of the United States is expected in 2013.