This map of the United States and its territories shows the areal extent and quality level of planned, in-progress, and existing publicly available lidar (IfSAR in Alaska) data identified by the United States Interagency Elevation Inventory (USIEI) that meet 3DEP base level specification planned to be under award by September 30, 2024. 3DEP base level spec
Multimedia
Our multimedia gallery represents a collection of high-quality images, videos, webcams, posters, presentations, and documents produced by the National Geospatial Program (NGP).
Images
FY24 Status of 3DEP Quality Data
This map of the United States and its territories shows the areal extent and quality level of planned, in-progress, and existing publicly available lidar (IfSAR in Alaska) data identified by the United States Interagency Elevation Inventory (USIEI) that meet 3DEP base level specification planned to be under award by September 30, 2024. 3DEP base level spec
3D Hydrography Program FY24 Partnerships in Alaska
This map of Alaska shows geographic extent of the first-ever nationally consistent hydrography data acquired from high-resolution 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data. FY24 projects are the result of ongoing Federal coordination via the 3DHP Working Group and the Alaska Mapping Initiative.
Explanation
This map of Alaska shows geographic extent of the first-ever nationally consistent hydrography data acquired from high-resolution 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data. FY24 projects are the result of ongoing Federal coordination via the 3DHP Working Group and the Alaska Mapping Initiative.
Explanation
Lidar Point Cloud of Delicate Arch at Arches National Park
3D Rendering of lidar point cloud over Delicate Arch. From USGS_LPC_UT_FEMA_FS_FlamingGorge_2020_B20_12SXH300885.laz. Delicate Arch at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah with a green to gray color ramp symbology with green representing low elevation, and gray representing high elevation
3D Rendering of lidar point cloud over Delicate Arch. From USGS_LPC_UT_FEMA_FS_FlamingGorge_2020_B20_12SXH300885.laz. Delicate Arch at Arches National Park in Moab, Utah with a green to gray color ramp symbology with green representing low elevation, and gray representing high elevation
Lidar Point Cloud of the White House and the Herbert Hoover Federal Building
Lidar Point Cloud of the White House and the US Department of Commerce in the Herbert Hoover Federal Building with a green to gray color ramp symbology with green representing low elevation, and gray representing high elevation
Lidar Point Cloud of the White House and the US Department of Commerce in the Herbert Hoover Federal Building with a green to gray color ramp symbology with green representing low elevation, and gray representing high elevation
Canyon Creek Watershed 3DHP
Figure 2. Image showing 3D Hydrography Program data for Canyon Creek watershed, Oregon. The colors indicate elevation from low (blue) to high (brown). Both the colors within the watershed and the shaded relief surrounding the watershed are based on data from the 3D Elevation Program.
Figure 2. Image showing 3D Hydrography Program data for Canyon Creek watershed, Oregon. The colors indicate elevation from low (blue) to high (brown). Both the colors within the watershed and the shaded relief surrounding the watershed are based on data from the 3D Elevation Program.
2023 Earth Observation Assessment for agriculture and forestry
Graphic showing Earth observation inputs found in the 2023 USGEO Earth observation assessment for agriculture and forestry.
Graphic showing Earth observation inputs found in the 2023 USGEO Earth observation assessment for agriculture and forestry.
Videos
Lesson 10k1 - Using LidarExplorer
This National Map training video is an introduction to using the LidarExplorer application to easily access lidar data and derived products. In LidarExplorer, you can search for lidar projects, digital elevation models, and lidar point cloud files to meet your needs.
This National Map training video is an introduction to using the LidarExplorer application to easily access lidar data and derived products. In LidarExplorer, you can search for lidar projects, digital elevation models, and lidar point cloud files to meet your needs.
A Statewide Hydraulic Modeling Tool for Stream Crossing Projects in Massachusetts
The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass Amherst), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), began a series of studies in 2019 to develop a web-based statewide hydraulic modeling tool to provide preliminary culvert designs for stream-crossing projects in Massachusetts.
The U.S. Geological Survey and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst (UMass Amherst), in cooperation with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), began a series of studies in 2019 to develop a web-based statewide hydraulic modeling tool to provide preliminary culvert designs for stream-crossing projects in Massachusetts.
Understanding the Transition from NHDPlus HR to 3DHP
The new 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) is the focus of USGS efforts to acquire and produce detailed surface-water mapping information, such as lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
The new 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) is the focus of USGS efforts to acquire and produce detailed surface-water mapping information, such as lakes, ponds, rivers and streams.
Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) Transitioning to 3DHP
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) is a national hydrologic unit (HU) geospatial dataset that defines surface drainage areas for the United States. This dataset provides a foundation for local, regional, and national applications to manage, archive, exchange, and analyze data by HU.
The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) is a national hydrologic unit (HU) geospatial dataset that defines surface drainage areas for the United States. This dataset provides a foundation for local, regional, and national applications to manage, archive, exchange, and analyze data by HU.
2024 Overview of the USGS 3D Elevation Program and 3D Hydrography Program for Tribes
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.
Development of a Geographic Information System Methodology for the Public Drinking Water Source Water Assessment Program in Tennessee
linkPresenters are Rebecca Ransom and David Ladd with the USGS Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center in Nashville, TN.
Development of a Geographic Information System Methodology for the Public Drinking Water Source Water Assessment Program in Tennessee
linkPresenters are Rebecca Ransom and David Ladd with the USGS Lower Mississippi Gulf Water Science Center in Nashville, TN.