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Christy-Ann Archuleta is an Elevation-derived Hydrography Applied Researcher for the USGS National Geospatial Technical Operations Center, and is a geographer who specializes in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) .
Christy-Ann Archuleta is an Elevation-derived Hydrography Applied Researcher for the USGS National Geospatial Technical Operations Center, and is a geographer who specializes in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) . She has a Masters of Applied Geography from Texas State University (2001). From May 2005 until September 2011, Christy-Ann worked for the USGS Texas Water Science Center, and from October 2011 until the present she has worked for the USGS National Geospatial Technical Operations Center. Prior to working for the US Geological Survey, she worked as a GIS Analyst for the City of Austin Combined Transportation, Emergency and Communications Center (CTECC), for the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB), and for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). While working for the USGS, she has worked on a variety of GIS projects involving ArcGIS, ArcHydro, ArcGIS Server, and Web Mapping Application development.
Federal Fiscal Year 2024 was the first full operational year for the 3D Hydrography Program. We made significant progress in a number of areas, publishing final versions of legacy products, and developing processes for the new program. This presentation will provide an overview of what was accomplished in FY24 and what is planned for FY25.
Federal Fiscal Year 2024 was the first full operational year for the 3D Hydrography Program. We made significant progress in a number of areas, publishing final versions of legacy products, and developing processes for the new program. This presentation will provide an overview of what was accomplished in FY24 and what is planned for FY25.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2022 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2022 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2021 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2021 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2020 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2020 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
A mangrove forest in western Florida shown as an example of a predetermined area of low confidence. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
A mangrove forest in western Florida shown as an example of a predetermined area of low confidence. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
This is a diagram showing the artificial path inflow and outflow points of a lake/pond feature.
This is a diagram showing the artificial path inflow and outflow points of a lake/pond feature.
Nowitna River, Alaska, shown as an example of a stream/river hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Nowitna River, Alaska, shown as an example of a stream/river hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
A diagram showing shortest and longest axes of a stream/river feature in elevation-derived hydrography.
A diagram showing shortest and longest axes of a stream/river feature in elevation-derived hydrography.
Sink and rise features on Santa Fe River, Florida, shown as examples of sink/rise hydrographic features. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Sink and rise features on Santa Fe River, Florida, shown as examples of sink/rise hydrographic features. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
The Pacific Ocean near Yaquina Head, Newport, Oregon, is shown as an example of a sea/ocean hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
The Pacific Ocean near Yaquina Head, Newport, Oregon, is shown as an example of a sea/ocean hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Unnamed reservoir in Florida shown as an example of reservoir hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Unnamed reservoir in Florida shown as an example of reservoir hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Racetrack Playa in Death Valley, California, is shown as an example of playa feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Racetrack Playa in Death Valley, California, is shown as an example of playa feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
The various pipelines that form the Governor Edmund G. Brown West Branch California Aqueduct are shown as an example of pipeline features. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S.
The various pipelines that form the Governor Edmund G. Brown West Branch California Aqueduct are shown as an example of pipeline features. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S.
An area in the Alaska Range (150.8094829°W 62.9773695°N ) shown as an example of a low-confidence area, snow-cover. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
An area in the Alaska Range (150.8094829°W 62.9773695°N ) shown as an example of a low-confidence area, snow-cover. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Example of artificial path features in Lake Fannie in Minnesota. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Example of artificial path features in Lake Fannie in Minnesota. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
North Fork Reservoir, North Carolina, is shown as an example of constructed lake/pond feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
North Fork Reservoir, North Carolina, is shown as an example of constructed lake/pond feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Crater Lake on Mount Mazama, Oregon, is shown as an example of natural lake/pond feature.
Crater Lake on Mount Mazama, Oregon, is shown as an example of natural lake/pond feature.
Hoover Dam on Lake Mead in Arizona, shown as an example of a dam/weir feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Hoover Dam on Lake Mead in Arizona, shown as an example of a dam/weir feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
A high-altitude mountain lake formed by a naturally occurring berm, is shown to provide an example of a TERRAIN BREACH CONNECTOR feature. Source data for elevation is 3DEP Ifsar, and the imagery is from the State of Alaska Open Data Geoportal.
A high-altitude mountain lake formed by a naturally occurring berm, is shown to provide an example of a TERRAIN BREACH CONNECTOR feature. Source data for elevation is 3DEP Ifsar, and the imagery is from the State of Alaska Open Data Geoportal.
Example of indefinite surface connector features providing network connectivity through an area without clear channelization.
Example of indefinite surface connector features providing network connectivity through an area without clear channelization.
Highway 211 in Virginia crossing unnamed streams as examples of a culvert hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography
Highway 211 in Virginia crossing unnamed streams as examples of a culvert hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography
Federal Fiscal Year 2024 was the first full operational year for the 3D Hydrography Program. We made significant progress in a number of areas, publishing final versions of legacy products, and developing processes for the new program. This presentation will provide an overview of what was accomplished in FY24 and what is planned for FY25.
Federal Fiscal Year 2024 was the first full operational year for the 3D Hydrography Program. We made significant progress in a number of areas, publishing final versions of legacy products, and developing processes for the new program. This presentation will provide an overview of what was accomplished in FY24 and what is planned for FY25.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2022 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2022 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2021 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2021 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2020 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
This document is the Elevation-Derived Hydrography Representation, Extraction, Attribution, and Delineation Rules (READ) Rules 2020 rev. A. It provides information on how to create Elevation-Derived Hydrography features from 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data.
A mangrove forest in western Florida shown as an example of a predetermined area of low confidence. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
A mangrove forest in western Florida shown as an example of a predetermined area of low confidence. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
This is a diagram showing the artificial path inflow and outflow points of a lake/pond feature.
This is a diagram showing the artificial path inflow and outflow points of a lake/pond feature.
Nowitna River, Alaska, shown as an example of a stream/river hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Nowitna River, Alaska, shown as an example of a stream/river hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
A diagram showing shortest and longest axes of a stream/river feature in elevation-derived hydrography.
A diagram showing shortest and longest axes of a stream/river feature in elevation-derived hydrography.
Sink and rise features on Santa Fe River, Florida, shown as examples of sink/rise hydrographic features. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Sink and rise features on Santa Fe River, Florida, shown as examples of sink/rise hydrographic features. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
The Pacific Ocean near Yaquina Head, Newport, Oregon, is shown as an example of a sea/ocean hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
The Pacific Ocean near Yaquina Head, Newport, Oregon, is shown as an example of a sea/ocean hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Unnamed reservoir in Florida shown as an example of reservoir hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Unnamed reservoir in Florida shown as an example of reservoir hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Racetrack Playa in Death Valley, California, is shown as an example of playa feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Racetrack Playa in Death Valley, California, is shown as an example of playa feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
The various pipelines that form the Governor Edmund G. Brown West Branch California Aqueduct are shown as an example of pipeline features. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S.
The various pipelines that form the Governor Edmund G. Brown West Branch California Aqueduct are shown as an example of pipeline features. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S.
An area in the Alaska Range (150.8094829°W 62.9773695°N ) shown as an example of a low-confidence area, snow-cover. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
An area in the Alaska Range (150.8094829°W 62.9773695°N ) shown as an example of a low-confidence area, snow-cover. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Example of artificial path features in Lake Fannie in Minnesota. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Example of artificial path features in Lake Fannie in Minnesota. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
North Fork Reservoir, North Carolina, is shown as an example of constructed lake/pond feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
North Fork Reservoir, North Carolina, is shown as an example of constructed lake/pond feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Crater Lake on Mount Mazama, Oregon, is shown as an example of natural lake/pond feature.
Crater Lake on Mount Mazama, Oregon, is shown as an example of natural lake/pond feature.
Hoover Dam on Lake Mead in Arizona, shown as an example of a dam/weir feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
Hoover Dam on Lake Mead in Arizona, shown as an example of a dam/weir feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography.
A high-altitude mountain lake formed by a naturally occurring berm, is shown to provide an example of a TERRAIN BREACH CONNECTOR feature. Source data for elevation is 3DEP Ifsar, and the imagery is from the State of Alaska Open Data Geoportal.
A high-altitude mountain lake formed by a naturally occurring berm, is shown to provide an example of a TERRAIN BREACH CONNECTOR feature. Source data for elevation is 3DEP Ifsar, and the imagery is from the State of Alaska Open Data Geoportal.
Example of indefinite surface connector features providing network connectivity through an area without clear channelization.
Example of indefinite surface connector features providing network connectivity through an area without clear channelization.
Highway 211 in Virginia crossing unnamed streams as examples of a culvert hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography
Highway 211 in Virginia crossing unnamed streams as examples of a culvert hydrographic feature. Source data are from the National Hydrography Dataset (U.S. Geological Survey, 2020), which is used to provide examples of hydrographic feature types but may not have the same density and other characteristics of elevation-derived hydrography