Description:
USGS and its partners began work on The National Atlas of the United States of America in 1997. The National Atlas is designed to promote greater geographic awareness through the development and delivery of products that provide easy to use, map-like views of our natural and socio-cultural landscapes. The National Atlas is being designed to serve the interests and needs of a diverse populace in many ways; as an essential reference; as a framework for information discovery; as an instrument of education; as an aid in research; and as an accurate and reliable source for scientific information. These web pages include the earliest products of the National Atlas of the United States.

Organization:
US Geological Survey (USGS)

URL:
http://www.nationalatlas.gov/

Contact:
U.S. Geological Survey, 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, Reston, VA 20192, USA

Cost:
Free over the Internet

Education Level:
General
Grades 5-8
Grades 9-12
Post Secondary

Subject:
Geography
Mapping

Resource Type:
Internet Site
 
 

Date Added to teachearth.com:
5/1/00