What sources were used to produce the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD)?
The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) is a combination of USGS hydrologic digital line graph (DLG) files and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reach files, version 3.0 (RF3). U.S. Forest Service Cartographic Feature Files (CFF) and USGS Tagged Vector Hydro (TVH) captured from 7.5-minute printed maps were also used.
Some states also contributed their own stream layer data to the compilation of the 1:24,000-scale NHD. The USGS files were used for spatial accuracy and the EPA files were used for attribute information.
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National Hydrography September 2019 Newsletter released
The USGS National Hydrography Dataset Newsletter, Vol. 18, No. 9, September 2019 has been released and posted for viewing.
NHD and WBD Map Services Moving to the Cloud
As part of an ongoing effort to improve performance and reliability for the suite of USGS Hydrography web-based map services, the USGS is migrating the National Hydrography Dataset and Watershed Boundary Dataset services to a Cloud location.
Exploring the Nation's waterways through the National Hydrography Dataset Plus
Interested in finding a good river to float down this hot summer? Or a favorite fishing hole? Ever wonder where those blue lines mapping the rivers, streams and lakes on the US Topo and other maps come from?
National Hydrography Dataset / Watershed Boundary Dataset Map Service Improvement
As part of an ongoing effort to improve the suite of hydrography web-based map services, the USGS will separate the services for the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) and Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD).
Lesson 15b: NHDPlus HR
This lesson will provide a brief overview of the National Hydrography Dataset, Watershed Boundary Dataset and 3D Elevation program. This lesson will also discuss NHDPlus and introduce NHDPlus high resolution and tell you how to get the data.
Alaska Mat-Su Watershed
This graphic shows the extent of the Mat-Su Watershed and displays the terrain and hydrography of the basin.
Watershed Boundary Dataset Map - Mississippi
Watershed Boundary Dataset Map - Mississippi
Hydrography Seminar Series - Session 9 (NHDPlus HR)
The USGS Hydrography Seminar Series shares success stories from users, provides information on the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR), and other related products, and provides a forum for users to learn more about hydrography-related topics. Seminar 9 is an overview of the NHDPlus HR.