Licensing & Reproduction Rights

Looking to use our maps to illustrate your guide book, magazine, or website? National Geographic Maps offers publishers of all sizes and mediums, a variety of licensing opportunities that appeal to any budget. In many cases our licensing programs are free in exchange for appropriate by-line credit!

TOPO! Maps Licensing

Our most frequently licensed content comes from our TOPO! family of software products. These titles offer licensees a nationwide seamless set of high quality topographic maps, ideal for outdoor recreation guidebooks, websites, and publications.

Using maps from TOPO! requires our Extended User License Agreement, which in most cases is free. Simply download the application form. Review the terms and submit. Completing the application requires Adobe Acrobat Reader which is available as a free download from Adobe.

After your application is submitted it will be reviewed by National Geographic within 5 business days. Should you have specific questions about the process, terms, or the status of your application contact Kevin Lance.

Business Development Partnerships

As the world leader in mapping, National Geographic has worked with organizations worldwide to develop unique software applications, location based content, and printed publications. We are eager to discuss your ideas and collaborate on ways to bring new innovative products to market.

Organizations interested in discussing their business development ideas should contact Dan Ortiz, Vice President of Products, Operations, and Marketing at 303.670.3457 x 126.