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What download formats are available for boundaries, structures, and transportation data products in The National Map?

Boundaries, structures, and transportation data products are currently available in Esri File Geodatabase 10.1 or Shapefile format. Use The National Map Downloader, The National Map Services, or download files staged at the below sites.

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How often are boundaries, structures, and transportation products and services updated in the National Map?

Since the USGS obtains most boundaries, structures, and transportation data from external sources, the frequency of updates depends on the release schedule of the source products.Boundaries - updates are variable.Structures - data content for map services is targeted for quarterly refresh cycles, while updated products are immediately available for download.Transportation - updates range from...

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How often are boundaries, structures, and transportation products and services updated in the National Map?

Since the USGS obtains most boundaries, structures, and transportation data from external sources, the frequency of updates depends on the release schedule of the source products.Boundaries - updates are variable.Structures - data content for map services is targeted for quarterly refresh cycles, while updated products are immediately available for download.Transportation - updates range from...

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What sources were used to create the Boundaries, Structures and Transportation layers in The National Map?

Boundaries: Primary sources include the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), International Boundary Commission (IBC) for the Canadian boundary, and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) for the Mexican boundary. Boundaries include city, county, State, Federal lands, provinces, and territories; as well as cadastral data (where applicable), associated with Public...

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What sources were used to create the Boundaries, Structures and Transportation layers in The National Map?

Boundaries: Primary sources include the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), International Boundary Commission (IBC) for the Canadian boundary, and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) for the Mexican boundary. Boundaries include city, county, State, Federal lands, provinces, and territories; as well as cadastral data (where applicable), associated with Public...

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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...

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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...

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Is there a user guide on how to download data using The National Map?

See the online National Map Viewer Quick Start Guide. For brief instructions, click on the "How to" link at the top of The National Map Downloader. Training videos are also available.

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Is there a user guide on how to download data using The National Map?

See the online National Map Viewer Quick Start Guide. For brief instructions, click on the "How to" link at the top of The National Map Downloader. Training videos are also available.

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As one of the cornerstones of the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Geospatial Program, The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. The National Map is featuring direct links to new and improved GIS data access utilities on a refreshed data delivery homepage at https://w
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    How often are boundaries, structures, and transportation products and services updated in the National Map?

    Since the USGS obtains most boundaries, structures, and transportation data from external sources, the frequency of updates depends on the release schedule of the source products.Boundaries - updates are variable.Structures - data content for map services is targeted for quarterly refresh cycles, while updated products are immediately available for download.Transportation - updates range from...

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    How often are boundaries, structures, and transportation products and services updated in the National Map?

    Since the USGS obtains most boundaries, structures, and transportation data from external sources, the frequency of updates depends on the release schedule of the source products.Boundaries - updates are variable.Structures - data content for map services is targeted for quarterly refresh cycles, while updated products are immediately available for download.Transportation - updates range from...

    Learn More
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    Image: Railroad Tracks

    What sources were used to create the Boundaries, Structures and Transportation layers in The National Map?

    Boundaries: Primary sources include the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), International Boundary Commission (IBC) for the Canadian boundary, and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) for the Mexican boundary. Boundaries include city, county, State, Federal lands, provinces, and territories; as well as cadastral data (where applicable), associated with Public...

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    What sources were used to create the Boundaries, Structures and Transportation layers in The National Map?

    Boundaries: Primary sources include the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), International Boundary Commission (IBC) for the Canadian boundary, and the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) for the Mexican boundary. Boundaries include city, county, State, Federal lands, provinces, and territories; as well as cadastral data (where applicable), associated with Public...

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    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...

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    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...

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    Is there a user guide on how to download data using The National Map?

    See the online National Map Viewer Quick Start Guide. For brief instructions, click on the "How to" link at the top of The National Map Downloader. Training videos are also available.

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    Is there a user guide on how to download data using The National Map?

    See the online National Map Viewer Quick Start Guide. For brief instructions, click on the "How to" link at the top of The National Map Downloader. Training videos are also available.

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    As one of the cornerstones of the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) National Geospatial Program, The National Map is a collaborative effort among the USGS and other Federal, State, and local partners to improve and deliver topographic information for the Nation. The National Map is featuring direct links to new and improved GIS data access utilities on a refreshed data delivery homepage at https://w
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