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Multimedia includes lidar related graphics and videos and science reporting. All items in this gallery are considered public domain unless otherwise noted. Lidar data uses from the community of users may be found on our 3DEP Uses in the News page.
This map shows FY27 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) projects and nationwide availability of consistent high-resolution 3DEP data - both bare earth and 3D point clouds - including baseline and next generation coverage.
This map shows FY27 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) projects and nationwide availability of consistent high-resolution 3DEP data - both bare earth and 3D point clouds - including baseline and next generation coverage.
This map shows the completion of the first-ever national baseline of consistent high-resolution elevation data - both bare earth and 3D point clouds - including baseline and next generation coverage as of September 30, 2026. 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) products inform critical decisions across our Nation that depend on 3D data, from immediate safety of life, pr
This map shows the completion of the first-ever national baseline of consistent high-resolution elevation data - both bare earth and 3D point clouds - including baseline and next generation coverage as of September 30, 2026. 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) products inform critical decisions across our Nation that depend on 3D data, from immediate safety of life, pr
Figure 1: Bar graph showing 3D Elevation Program data acquisition from Federal and non-Federal investments for fiscal years 2015 - 2025.
Figure 1: Bar graph showing 3D Elevation Program data acquisition from Federal and non-Federal investments for fiscal years 2015 - 2025.
A modern illustration of each state's landscape uses 3DEP data to showcase subtle beauty in their elevation differences like never before. Every state has been consistently adjusted and colorized using the seamless 3DEP 1/3rd arc-second data according to its highest and lowest elevations, which helps accentuate differences even in states with low relief.
A modern illustration of each state's landscape uses 3DEP data to showcase subtle beauty in their elevation differences like never before. Every state has been consistently adjusted and colorized using the seamless 3DEP 1/3rd arc-second data according to its highest and lowest elevations, which helps accentuate differences even in states with low relief.
A modern illustration of each state's landscape uses 3DEP data to showcase subtle beauty in their elevation differences like never before. Every state has been consistently adjusted and colorized using the seamless 3DEP 1/3rd arc-second data according to its highest and lowest elevations, which helps accentuate differences even in states with low relief.
A modern illustration of each state's landscape uses 3DEP data to showcase subtle beauty in their elevation differences like never before. Every state has been consistently adjusted and colorized using the seamless 3DEP 1/3rd arc-second data according to its highest and lowest elevations, which helps accentuate differences even in states with low relief.
A modern illustration of each state's landscape uses 3DEP data to showcase subtle beauty in their elevation differences like never before. Every state has been consistently adjusted and colorized using the seamless 3DEP 1/3rd arc-second data according to its highest and lowest elevations, which helps accentuate differences even in states with low relief.
A modern illustration of each state's landscape uses 3DEP data to showcase subtle beauty in their elevation differences like never before. Every state has been consistently adjusted and colorized using the seamless 3DEP 1/3rd arc-second data according to its highest and lowest elevations, which helps accentuate differences even in states with low relief.
This National Map training is an overview of the Work Unit Extent Spatial Metadata (or WESM) for USGS 3D Elevation Program data. The WESM contains information about lidar projects, including lidar quality level, data acquisition dates, and links to project-level metad
This National Map training is an overview of the Work Unit Extent Spatial Metadata (or WESM) for USGS 3D Elevation Program data. The WESM contains information about lidar projects, including lidar quality level, data acquisition dates, and links to project-level metad
This video summarizes the 3DEP and 3DHP programs for a Tribal audience, providing an overview of the program and its goals and methods. The presentation includes information about topics of possible concern to Tribes, and points of contact to address questions and concerns.
This video summarizes the 3DEP and 3DHP programs for a Tribal audience, providing an overview of the program and its goals and methods. The presentation includes information about topics of possible concern to Tribes, and points of contact to address questions and concerns.
The topic will be “3DHP Overview and Status – FY25 Accomplishments and FY26 Plans”
Presenter is Steve Aichele, National Geospatial Program Hydrography Planning and Management Lead
The topic will be “3DHP Overview and Status – FY25 Accomplishments and FY26 Plans”
Presenter is Steve Aichele, National Geospatial Program Hydrography Planning and Management Lead
USGS invited all federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations to virtual informational meetings on March 11, 2024 and March 22, 2024 about the 3D National Topography Model and its components, the 3D Elevation Program and the 3D Hydrography Program.
USGS invited all federally recognized Tribes, Alaska Native Corporations, and Native Hawaiian Organizations to virtual informational meetings on March 11, 2024 and March 22, 2024 about the 3D National Topography Model and its components, the 3D Elevation Program and the 3D Hydrography Program.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) office in Huntington, WV provides a number of floodplain management services. These include base flood elevation (BFE) evaluations, watershed modeling, project planning, and responding to numerous technical questions.
The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) office in Huntington, WV provides a number of floodplain management services. These include base flood elevation (BFE) evaluations, watershed modeling, project planning, and responding to numerous technical questions.