### Question
Can you define what geologic mapping program means?


### Answer
**Geologic mapping program** is defined as the following in *43 U.S.C. § 31b*:

> the National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program established by section 31c(a) of this title

#### Citation:
  - *43 U.S.C. § 31b*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 2-UNITED STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY**

