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   Are USGS maps copyrighted?

   • Using the maps: All USGS-authored or produced data and information are in the US public domain. Any images, graphics, and photographs on the USGS site that were not produced by the USGS are protected by copyright, however. These materials are generally marked as being copyrighted. Don’t use those materials without permission.

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   Are topographic maps copyrighted?

   • All topographic maps produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are in the public domain and arenot copyrighted except for the following three cases that apply only to US Topo maps (produced 2009-present): Most maps in the period 2010-2016 contain commercially licensed road data (see note below). Orthoimages in Alaska are commercially licensed.

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   Are maps copyrighted?

   • A closer examination of the copyright status of maps reveals some promising possibilities. First, it is useful to remember that a large percentage of maps published in the United States are already in the public domain because they were published by the federal government (e.g, Census maps, USGS topographic maps, etc.).

   More Maps Are in the Public Domain Than You Think

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   Is USGS information in the public domain?

   • Important information related to copyrights and credits. USGS-authored or produced data and information are considered to be in the U.S. Public Domain. While the content of most USGS websites is in the U.S. Public Domain, not all information, illustrations, or photographs on our site are.

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   Are USGS topo maps public domain?

   • All other data used in USGS topographic maps are in the public domain. US Topo maps--even those that include commercial data--can be reproduced freely and used for any purpose, provided copyright notices for the three cases listed above are retained and indicated.

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   Do you acknowledge the USGS as the source of the map?

   • We do ask that you acknowledge the USGS as the source of the map. Roads on US Topo maps: From 2010 through 2015, all US Topo maps in the 48 conterminous states, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico used commercially licensed road data, except in National Forests, where public domain data from the U.S. Forest Service was used in all cases.

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   Important information related to copyrights and credits. USGS-authored or produced data and information are considered to be in the U.S. Public Domain. While the content of most USGS websites is in the U.S. Public Domain, not all information, illustrations, or photographs on our site are.

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3. www.usgs.gov › faqs › are-usgs-topographic-mapsAre USGS topographic maps copyrighted?

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   All topographic maps produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are in the public domain and are not copyrighted except for the following three cases that apply only to US Topo maps (produced 2009-present): Most maps in the period 2010-2016 contain commercially licensed road data (see note below).

4. www.usgs.gov › faqs › are-usgs-reportspublicationsAre USGS reports/publications copyrighted?

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   All topographic maps produced by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) are in the public domain and are not copyrighted except for the following three cases that apply only to US Topo maps (produced 2009-present): Most maps in the period 2010-2016 contain commercially licensed road data (see note below).

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   Some images, graphics, and photographs on the USGS site are used by the USGS with permission from the copyright holder (and these things are generally marked as being copyrighted). Don’t use any copyrighted materials without permission.

6. waml.org › waml-information-bulletin › volume-51More Maps Are in the Public Domain Than You Think

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   There is no equivalent project underway for maps but it is likely that the majority of maps copyrighted in the United States prior to 1964 are now in the public domain due to lack of copyright renewal.

7. www.ncesc.com › geographic-faq › is-usgs-public-domainIs USGS public domain? - Geographic FAQ Hub: Answers to Your ...

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   Dec 9, 2023 · Yes, USGS-authored or produced data and information are considered to be in the U.S. public domain. Is USGS open source? Yes, all software developed by the USGS should by default use an open-source license. Are USGS maps copyrighted? No, all other data used in USGS topographic maps are in the public domain. Is USGS a government website?

8. www.mapshop.com › your-map-guide-for-theThe Complicated Nature of Map Copyright

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   Jul 6, 2020 · So, now that you get the basics of copyright, it’s time to move onto more specifics. Can maps be copyrighted? The short answer’s a clear and resounding: yes. Section 107 of the United States’ Copyright Act even specifically mentions maps. However, the more comprehensive answer is that it depends on the specific map, when it was initially ...