Best Usgs Apps

Worldwide earthquake mapReal-time alertsCustomizable regional alerts

Track earthquakes worldwide with real-time alerts, customizable notifications, and detailed map layers. Access multiple data sources and view historical data. Premium features include wildfire and smoke tracking, volcano and hurricane alerts, and enhanced map options.

Rivercast - Levels & Forecasts

(98K)

freemium

River Data and Flood Alerts

Official flood warnings and alertsRiver stage height and flow rateColor-coded river status indicators

Monitor river levels, flow rates, and flood warnings with real-time data and forecasts. Get custom alerts for your favorite waterways and visualize trends with interactive graphs. Essential for anyone living, working, or recreating near water.

(11K)

Epicenter - Earthquake Map

Worldwide USGS & EMSC Data

30 days of global earthquake dataInteractive rotatable and zoomable globeEarthquake details (magnitude, depth, source)

Explore global earthquake activity from the past 30 days on an interactive globe. View detailed information, animate seismic events over time, and customize map displays. Includes companion apps for Apple Watch and a Today Widget for quick access to recent data.

Instant USGS Earthquake Lite

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paid

by Jufen Chang

Real-time earthquake alertsColor-coded severity levelsInteractive map view

This app provides real-time earthquake alerts and NOAA radar imagery. It displays earthquake information with color-coded severity and allows users to view alerts on a map with various viewing options. The app also offers a 3D view for alerts and integrates with Apple Watch.

🔧 Utilities

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Earthquake - alerts and map

worldwide data and alerts

Real-time global earthquake dataCustomizable push notificationsInteractive earthquake map

Stay informed about seismic activity with real-time global earthquake data and customizable push notifications. Visualize events on an interactive map, access a historical catalog, and contribute to community reports. Includes tsunami bulletins and detailed event information.

(46K)

USGS River Levels & Flows

River Levels & Flows

$2.99

Access real-time USGS and AHPS river level and flow data. Receive push notifications for flood status and view weather prediction charts for significant river flood outlooks and precipitation forecasts.

USGS/AHPS river levels and flowsFlood status push notificationsWeather Prediction Center charts

USGS Topographical Maps

Download USGS topographical maps offlineImport geospatial PDF mapsOffline GPS usage on downloaded maps

Access and use detailed USGS topographical maps offline, even historical versions. Import your own geospatial PDF maps for navigation, route planning, and distance measurement. Ideal for outdoor adventures and geographical exploration.

🗺️ Navigation

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subscription

MyShake Earthquake Alerts

Earthquake Warning California

Earthquake Early WarningsEarthquake Safety TipsGlobal Earthquake Map

Get timely earthquake early warnings for California, Oregon, and Washington. Access safety tips, explore global earthquake data on a map, and contribute to a citizen-science seismic network. Receive notifications for earthquakes based on your region and magnitude preferences.

(1.8K)

Earthquake+ Alerts & Tracker

Worldwide & Near You Today

Real-time earthquake and volcano monitoringData from 30+ trusted sourcesTsunami and volcanic eruption alerts

Stay informed about seismic and volcanic activity worldwide with real-time alerts, detailed maps, and historical data. Track earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis from over 30 trusted sources. Customize notifications and explore rich visualizations.

Gaia GPS: Mobile Trail Maps

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freemium

Hiking, Overlanding, Camping

Topographic mapsGPS navigationOffline maps

Discover trails, campsites, and routes with detailed topographic maps and GPS navigation. Plan your adventures with offline maps, weather updates, and distance tracking. Explore hiking, off-roading, camping, and skiing with this comprehensive outdoor companion.

🗺️ Navigation

(32K)

CalTopo: Backcountry Mapping

Route Planning & Navigation

Offline map downloadsSatellite imageryRoute planning

Plan and navigate off-grid adventures with detailed offline maps and real-time weather forecasts. Trusted by professionals, this app offers seamless syncing and collaborative planning for backcountry pursuits.

Abandoned Mines & Prospects

Map of mines and prospectsLocate abandoned minesLocate active mines

Discover historical and active mines, prospects, and mineral deposits across the United States. This app provides a map-based interface to locate various mining-related sites without requiring registration or subscriptions.

🔍 Reference

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Topographic Maps & Trails

USGS Topo Map & Hiking Trails

$4.99

Access detailed USGS topographic maps and satellite imagery for offline use. Track your hikes with distance, elevation, and calorie data. View various data themes like trails, hydrography, and land cover.

Offline USGS topographic mapsSatellite and topo map layersHiking activity tracker

🗺️ Navigation

(2.8K)

Real-time river conditions

RiverApp - River levels

Real-time water levels and flowsWater temperaturesHydrometric station maps

Access real-time water levels, flows, and temperatures for rivers worldwide. Ideal for sports enthusiasts and professionals, it offers detailed maps, navigability information, and customizable alerts for over 40,000 hydrometric stations.

(4.5K)

Track earthquakes via USGS

Seismica: Earthquake Map

Volcano News and Reports

Daily volcanic activity newsUSGS Volcano Hazards Program reportsGeoNet news feed for New Zealand

Stay informed about volcanic activity with daily news and reports from multiple sources, including USGS and GeoNet. Get alert levels, aviation color codes, and detailed information on active volcanoes worldwide.

Explore and visualize geographic data in an intuitive 3D environment. Supports a wide range of data sources, including online services and local files. Offers tools for analysis, placemark management, and creating immersive tours.

3D geographic data visualizationConnect to ArcGIS Online/EnterpriseSupport for local data files

📊 Productivity

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