Implementation plan of the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program strategy — Appalachian Piedmont and Blue Ridge Provinces

First posted June 14, 2022 For additional information, contact: Director, Florence Bascom Geoscience CenterU.S. Geological Survey12201 Sunrise Valley DriveReston, VA 21092Contact Pubs Warehouse The National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program is publishing a strategic plan titled “Renewing the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program as the Nation’s Authoritative Source for Modern Geologic Knowledge.” The plan provides a vision, mission, and goals for the program for the years 2020–30:Vision: create an integrated, three-dimensional, digital geologic map of the United States.Mission: characterize, interpret, and disseminate a national geologic framework model of the Earth through geologic mapping.Goal: focus on geological mapping as a core function of the U.S. Geological Survey within the long-term vision of adequately mapping the Nation’s geologic framework in three dimensions.