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
Videos
Includes videos on how-to use the services and interfaces to access data and tools for viewing, analyzing geospatial data.
3D Elevation Program Data
3D Elevation Program Data
3DEP is the elevation component of the National Map. The National Map has created a series of video lessons that provide information on 3DEP products and services and how to use 3DEP data in various software applications.
3DEP Collaboration
3DEP Collaboration
These videos provide information on tools for 3DEP coordination and collaboration on the United States Interagency Elevation Inventory (USIEI).
Lesson 10.1 Spatial Metadata for 3DEP
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
National Tribal Webinar on the USGS 3D Elevation Program and 3D Hydrography Program
National Tribal Webinar on the USGS 3D Elevation Program and 3D Hydrography ProgramThis 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.
National Tribal Webinar on the USGS 3D Elevation Program and 3D Hydrography Program
National Tribal Webinar on the USGS 3D Elevation Program and 3D Hydrography ProgramThis 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.
December 16, 2025 USGS Hydrography Community Call
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
2024 Overview of the USGS 3D Elevation Program and 3D Hydrography Program for Tribes
2024 Overview of the USGS 3D Elevation Program and 3D Hydrography Program for TribesUSGS 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.
2024 Overview of the USGS 3D Elevation Program and 3D Hydrography Program for Tribes
2024 Overview of the USGS 3D Elevation Program and 3D Hydrography Program for TribesUSGS 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.
USACE Huntington Use of USGS Data and Services
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.