Lesson 5: Using The National Map Web Services in ArcMap - This video provides an overview and demonstrates how to use The National Map's web services in a mapping application.
How do I download The National Map data products?
Download or access The National Map data products via several applications and websites:
The National Map Download Client – The primary site for data downloads. See the training videos (lessons 4a-4d) or click the Help link at the top of the Downloader for detailed instructions.
LidarExplorer – Lidar Point Cloud data only. See where lidar is available, get a list of downloadable products, and download data of interest.
Amazon's Cloud Browse – Directly download files through browsable links. Navigate to the appropriate theme folders to access staged products for download.
USGS Staged Data - Direct links to files on a USGS server. Navigate to the appropriate theme folders to access staged products for download.
Download Manager Tool/uGET – For batch downloads of files using URLs saved in a text or CSV file from The National Map Downloader.
TopoView – For topographic map downloads only. Includes all dates and scales of historical topographic maps (1884-2009) and all dates of US Topo maps (2009-present).
topoBuilder – Enables users to request customized USGS-style topographic maps, known as OnDemand Topos, that utilize the best available data from The National Map.
The National Map Services - Over 40 National Map Web Map Services are available for use. Subscribe to a Simple Notification Service (SNS) for notifications about any upcoming service changes.
TNM Access API – REST APIs to access The National Map (TNM) data. Lists of datasets from the USGS ScienceBase Catalog, the list of services available, and search capability for map/data products available from the ScienceBase Catalog.
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How can I submit a question or report issues regarding The National Map products and services?
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Elevation
The National Elevation Dataset (NED) is the primary elevation data product produced and distributed by the USGS National 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). The NED provides seamless raster elevation data of the conterminous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and the island territories.
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US Topo
US Topo is the next generation of topographic maps from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Arranged in the familiar 7.5-minute quadrangle format, digital US Topo maps are designed to look and feel (and perform) like the traditional paper topographic maps for which the USGS is so well known.
US Topo is the next generation of topographic maps from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Arranged in the familiar 7.5-minute quadrangle format, digital US Topo maps are designed to look and feel (and perform) like the traditional paper topographic maps for which the USGS is so well known.
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Is there an API for accessing The National Map data?
An Application Programming Interface (API) is a way for developers to interface with data. The National Map (TNM) has one API (TNMAccess) that provides access to all TNM downloadable products that are available through The National Map Download Client . Developers can use HTTP GET and POST requests to directly access products, or use the light graphical interface on the API page to generate...
Where can I get metadata for The National Map products and services?
Metadata for The National Map products and services is available through the following sources: In The National Map Viewer , click on the "Layer List" icon above the map, then click on the three dots to the right of the layer and select "Description" in the dropdown menu. Most layers in the Viewer are also available as Download s and/or Services . In The National Map Download Client , after...
How can I submit a question or report issues regarding The National Map products and services?
Submit questions about The National Map products or report issues to The National Map service desk at: tnm_help@usgs.gov
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Lesson 5: Using The National Map Web Services in ArcMap - This video provides an overview and demonstrates how to use The National Map's web services in a mapping application.
Lesson 5: Using The National Map Web Services in ArcMap - This video provides an overview and demonstrates how to use The National Map's web services in a mapping application.
ElevationThe National Elevation Dataset (NED) is the primary elevation data product produced and distributed by the USGS National 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). The NED provides seamless raster elevation data of the conterminous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and the island territories.
The National Elevation Dataset (NED) is the primary elevation data product produced and distributed by the USGS National 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). The NED provides seamless raster elevation data of the conterminous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, and the island territories.
US TopoUS Topo is the next generation of topographic maps from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Arranged in the familiar 7.5-minute quadrangle format, digital US Topo maps are designed to look and feel (and perform) like the traditional paper topographic maps for which the USGS is so well known.
US Topo is the next generation of topographic maps from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Arranged in the familiar 7.5-minute quadrangle format, digital US Topo maps are designed to look and feel (and perform) like the traditional paper topographic maps for which the USGS is so well known.
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