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WELCOME TO THE USGS

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), established by an act of Congress in 1879, is the Nation’s largest natural science and civilian mapping agency. The USGS works in cooperation with more than 2,000 organizations across the country to provide reliable, impartial scientific information. This information is used to minimize the loss of life and property from natural disasters, safeguard the Nation’s natural resources, and enhance quality of life through careful monitoring of water, biological, energy, and mineral resources.

The USGS Headquarters and Eastern Region Center are located together in Reston, Virginia and the Central Region Center is in Denver, Colorado.

The Western Region Center, located in Menlo Park since 1954, administers offices throughout nine western states and the Pacific Trust Territories. This nine-state and Pacific Trust region has 2,500 USGS employees, with about 600 in Menlo Park.

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