This page lists two search gateway options. The NC gateway is designed to support users with interests in NC only and is still under construction. The National Geospatial Data Clearinghouse links to USGS supported search gateways for databases around the world, and in North Carolina. Both gateways search metadata files for available information and data. There are multiple entry points into the search pages to serve a large number of users.
All sites offer the same search options.
There are 3 types of search form interfaces available. While we will step through only 1, feel free to try all of them. Some take longer than others but offer additional services. The response time depends on how many users are accessing the service. Wait a few moments if it does not appear immediately.