This Web site contains information on activities of the National Geologic Map Database Project (NGMDB). The NGMDB is a collaborative effort primarily involving the USGS and the Association of American State Geologists. This Web site contains informal, generally time-sensitive material intended for project members, cooperators, and interested parties.

Welcome to the map-catalog help pages for our State geological survey and other cooperators! We hope you find the information and resources needed to begin entering geologic maps for your state into the National Geologic Map Database's map catalog. Please contact us with any questions or comments.

1. Please read "Getting Started"


2. NGMDB Record Entry Manual
   NOTE: please see revised section 11 (state-wide map), section 12 (digital publications) and section 13 (county)
   
   
3. Prepare your records in a Standard Format:
   • General instructions
   • Excel template (updated)
   • Text template (updated)
   • Input form (requires password)
   • Resources:
     • List of Publishers and Associated Series Names
     • List of Ordering Contacts
     • List of Geoscience themes and abbreviations


4. How to Modify Existing Records:
   • General instructions
   • Change a URL and Data Format for a Catalog record


5. Questions or Comments? Contact us


6. Long-Term Needs!