Mapmakers of the 19th century sought to render both the natural and political worlds with clarity and beauty.

Mapping out geology across the U.S. is surprisingly difficult, but the USGS has managed just that, and its map is more ...

In late August, the U.S. Geological Survey quietly released a new tool that could reshape how Americans understand the ground ...

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 ...

Alaska storm damage so extreme many of the more than 2,000 evacuees won’t go home for at least 18 months, governor says.

Current political and economic issues succinctly explained. Section 232 tariffs aim to protect U.S. national security. Created by the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, Section 232 empowers the president to ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The midterm elections might be a year away, but the fight for control of the U.S. House is underway in California. Voting opened statewide Monday on whether to dramatically reshape ...

A 2.2 magnitude earthquake struck near Goleta on Sunday, October 5, 2025. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported that the tremor occurred at 9:11 a.m., with the epicenter located about 1 ...