One of America's tallest national park peaks is shrinking

FILE - Mount Rainier (14,410 ft.) is the highest volcano and largest glaciated mountain in the contiguous United States and a ...
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Low-flying planes to map eastern Iowa in year-long national geological survey

The U.S. Geological Survey plans to start low-level plane flights this month across eastern Iowa to update national maps and ...
Colorado Public Radio

Why is the federal government spending millions on aerial geological mapping in Southern Colorado?

Helicopters sporting long appendages are flying over some rural areas of the country, including here in Colorado. Many of ...
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New USGS map shows what's underneath your feet, wherever you go

USGS has unveiled its most detailed national geologic map, giving the public a free, interactive way to explore underground ...
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Adventurers and hikers can now download the new USGS topographic maps for free

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 ...
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USGS Maps Out Fresh Oil and Gas Potential in the Rockies

Northwest Colorado and southwest Wyoming have an estimated 3 million barrels of oil and 666 billion cubic feet of gas that are recoverable, the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said in a recent ...
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The USGS says its new digital topographic maps are a “game changer” for hikers, trail runners and other outdoor explorers

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Texas Republicans, including Gov. Abbott, were reluctant to redraw the state’s congressional maps. Then Trump got involved.

Before he called lawmakers back to Austin to redraw Texas’ congressional maps, Gov. Greg Abbott was initially resistant to the plan pushed by President Donald Trump’s political team to pick up new GOP ...