Arkansas is covered by 917 maps at this scale. The AGC has been a cooperative partner with the USGS for many years in the initial production and the subsequent revision of topographic maps that are used by the AGC as a base for geologic mapping. The AGC is the primary distributor for topographic maps in Arkansas. Additionally, the USGS has a cooperative agreement with the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Center for Advanced Spatial Technologies for the production of computerized elevation data for numerous geographic information systems and mapping projects in Arkansas. Funding announcements for statemap are issued each year, and a competitive proposal process is used to distribute funds.
Federal funding is matched equally by the recipients of the cooperative agreements.
Typically, proposals focus on issues important to the environment and society, such as ground-water quality, geologic hazards, landfill siting, and management. Proposals also address a range of resource issues such as oil and gas assessments, coal quantity, sand and gravel resources, and economic mineral development. Mapping of Cretaceous rocks in the southwestern part of the State is aiding the evaluation, development, and protection of mineral and ground-water resources. The USGS provides technical and financial support to the Arkansas Water Resources Research Center in Fayetteville. The Center conducts programs of research, education, and information and technology transfer.