ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

U.S. National Geodetic Survey

The U.S. National Geodetic Survey is like a set of maps that shows the exact locations of all the states, cities, roads and other features throughout the United States. It is like a giant puzzle, where all the pieces fit perfectly together. This helps people like surveyors and cartographers measure and map out things accurately, so that we can understand our surroundings better.