United States Drought Monitor

Custom Map Request Form

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Before you proceed:

We currently offer a suite of maps for download on the Maps Archive page.

Go to Map Archive

If you could not find your desired map, feel free to submit a request for a customized map.

Submit a Request

This tool lets you request a customized map that is not generated as part of the weekly map collection. See which map types and map areas are available on a weekly basis.

Make your selections below and we’ll email the map within 15 minutes of submission.

Select a Map Date

Choose a U.S. Drought Monitor map date:

Select a Scale

Choose the type of area from the list below:

Select a Specific Area

Select a specific area from the list below:

Select a Map Type

Choose the type of map to create:

Select a Map Format

Select a file format for the map:

Enter a Map Resolution

Enter a map resolution between 70 and 600:
dpi

Note that 96 dpi is ideal for images displayed on the web, while 300 dpi or greater is necessary for print materials.

Enter a Valid Email Address

Enter an email address where the finished map file can be sent:

Note: Your email address will only be used for the purpose of sending your map file and will not be distributed to any other parties.

Submit


The U.S. Drought Monitor is produced through a partnership between the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, the United States Department of Agriculture, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.