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3DEP is dedicated to expanding our scientific knowledge of the Earth by providing reliable elevation data. This work is critical in helping minimize the loss of life and property from natural disasters and aids in the research among other USGS mission areas including energy and minerals, natural hazards, and water.

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May 19, 2025

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for New Mexico

Learn about 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) lidar data for New Mexico in the new fact sheet -
The 3D Elevation Program - Supporting New Mexico's Economy

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May 12, 2025

The Feasibility of Using Lidar-Derived Digital Elevation Models for Gravity Data Reduction

Learn about the Feasibility of Using Lidar-Derived Digital Elevation Models for Gravity Data Reduction

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May 12, 2025

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Rhode Island

Learn about 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) lidar data for Rhode Island in the new fact sheet -
The 3D Elevation Program - Supporting Rhode Island's...

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February 28, 2025

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Utah

Learn about 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) lidar data for Utah in the new fact sheet -
The 3D Elevation Program - Supporting Utah's Economy

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January 16, 2025

Collaboration Advances Elevation Mapping

We can know a place pretty well and still learn something from a map of it. A map showing terrain elevation including rivers and streams, for example...

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January 15, 2025

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for New Hampshire

Learn about 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) lidar data for New Hampshire in the new fact sheet -
The 3D Elevation Program - Supporting New Hampshire's...

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January 10, 2025

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Texas

Learn about 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) lidar data for Texas in the new fact sheet -
The 3D Elevation Program - Supporting the Texas Economy

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December 23, 2024

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Kansas

Learn about 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) lidar data for Kansas in the new fact sheet -
The 3D Elevation Program - Supporting the Kansas Economy

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December 18, 2024

New USGS dataset uncovers the Santiam River’s underwater topography to aid in fish habitat and water flow management

A new dataset for the Santiam River in Oregon, published by the U.S. Geological Survey, provides a highly detailed underwater 3D elevation map that...

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August 21, 2024

USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities for fiscal year 2025.

The U.S. Geological Survey has issued the 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) Data Collaboration Announcement (DCA) for fiscal year 2025 3D Elevation...

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August 5, 2024

Now Available: USGS releases the 3D National Topography Model Call for Action - Part 1: The 3D Hydrography Program

When fully implemented, the 3D Hydrography Program will provide benefits to the Nation estimated at more than $1 billion dollars annually.

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July 26, 2024

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Michigan

Learn about 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) lidar data for Michigan in the new fact sheet -
The 3D Elevation Program - Supporting Michigan's Economy

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