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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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New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Massachusetts

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Massachusetts

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

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New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Tennessee

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Tennessee

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

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USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities for fiscal year 2026

USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities for fiscal year 2026

The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) has issued the Federal fiscal year 2026 (FY26) 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) Data Collaboration Announcement...

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The 3D National Topography Model Call for Action-Part 2: The Next Generation 3D Elevation Program

The 3D National Topography Model Call for Action-Part 2: The Next Generation 3D Elevation Program

The USGS just released The 3D National Topography Model Call for Action— Part 2: The Next Generation 3D Elevation Program. 

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New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Vermont

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Vermont

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

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New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Louisiana

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Louisiana

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

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New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Connecticut

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Connecticut

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

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New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for New Mexico

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

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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New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Rhode Island

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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New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Utah

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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Collaboration Advances Elevation Mapping

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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