• List of retail map sellers by state (click on your region of interest, then click "Published Products", then click "Continue"). The quickest way to get a topo map is to buy it at one of these retail map sellers -- if you live close to one. Be aware that the majority of the listed dealers, such as outdoor equipment retailers, only sell maps of scenic hiking areas -- but maybe that's just what you want!
  
  USGS ON-LINE MAP SALES:
  The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) is the branch of the government responsible for creating various kinds of maps, including TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS. To order such maps on-line use the links below:
  
  USGS products page (has links to map sales).
  
  USGS store (sells maps, etc.)
  
  Information about TOPOGRAPHIC MAPS
  
  Ordering maps (has information about on-line and store-based map sales)
  
  List of Earth Science Information Center State Offices
  
  TNRIS (The Texas Natural Resources Information System) is the Texas state clearinghouse for maps, aerial photos, and digital natural resources data.
  
  USGS general information about maps
  
  None of the above worked? You can also try the Yellow Pages under "maps." Or you can check with your state geological survey, or ask a geologist or civil engineer.

Index of Geology Web Sites