USGS creates new office for geospatial programs.(United States. Geological Survey)(Brief...

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) created a National Geospatial Programs Office to strengthen the agency's research abilities and consolidate geospatial data programs.

The agency will transfer responsibilities for The National Map from its Geography Discipline to its Geospatial Information Office. The National Map is a USGS service that includes an online, interactive map of the United States that serves as a foundation for other portals such as the new GeoData.gov Web site, which provides access to geospatial information and resources from multiple sources. Earlier thi