Data Sources

U.S. Census Bureau: The U.S. Census Bureau provides data on population, economy, and geography, including maps and geographic boundaries of states.

Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS): Provides data on land, water resources, and other natural features.

U.S. Geological Survey (USGS): is an agency that provides detailed maps and geographic data about the United States. Their website offers access to a variety of data sets and tools to analyze them. Elevation and topography data, including digital elevation models.

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Provides climate and weather data, as well as geographic information related to the oceans and atmosphere.

Geographic Names Information System (GNIS): is a system operated by the USGS that provides information about place names and locations in the United States.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): Provides environmental data and maps that may include geographic aspects such as water resources and land use.

OpenStreetMap: Open data for mapping, including information about roads, towns, rivers, and other features.