Quadrangle Base Maps Active
Many resource managers and geospatial data users are familiar with the USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map series. Also, much of the geospatial data managed by the USGS was originally produced in tiles corresponding to the 7.5-minute maps. The topographic map quadrangles are still commonly used as base maps for outlining data collection strategies and defining project boundaries. Thus, it is useful to characterize the extent of the topographic change inventory in terms of the footprints of the 7.5-minute map series.
The figure below shows the 7.5-minute quadrangles within the conterminous United States that contain topographic change polygons.
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Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Significant Topographic Changes in the United States
Significant Topographic Changes in the United States
- Overview
Many resource managers and geospatial data users are familiar with the USGS 7.5-minute quadrangle map series. Also, much of the geospatial data managed by the USGS was originally produced in tiles corresponding to the 7.5-minute maps. The topographic map quadrangles are still commonly used as base maps for outlining data collection strategies and defining project boundaries. Thus, it is useful to characterize the extent of the topographic change inventory in terms of the footprints of the 7.5-minute map series.
The figure below shows the 7.5-minute quadrangles within the conterminous United States that contain topographic change polygons.
Summary Statistics and Rankings
- Science
Below are other science projects associated with this project.
Significant Topographic Changes in the United States
The USGS has developed a national inventory of significant topographic changes based on seamless multitemporal elevation data and land cover data. The National Elevation Dataset (NED) and the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) data form a unique pair of seamless elevation datasets that can be used to detect and analyze 20th century topographic surface changes in the United States.Significant Topographic Changes in the United States
The USGS has developed a national inventory of significant topographic changes based on seamless multitemporal elevation data and land cover data. The National Elevation Dataset (NED) and the Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM) data form a unique pair of seamless elevation datasets that can be used to detect and analyze 20th century topographic surface changes in the United States.