National Hydrography Dataset Newsletter - Vol. 21 | Issue 1-2
Welcome!
This issue contains information on a variety of exciting topics including HydroAdd, GeoPackage for NHD and WBD, tool updates, and topoBuilder. We are also excited to announce the return of Sue Buto to the program as the Hydrography Data Acquisition Lead.
Enjoy!
HydroAdd – Linking Water Data to the Stream Network Has Never Been Easier
Users can now easily give their water data the equivalent of a street address on the stream network thanks to the new web-based USGS Hydrography Addressing Tool, or HydroAdd. As of January 28, 2022, HydroAdd is available to all users.
Welcome to Sue Buto as Hydrography Data Acquisition Lead!
We are excited to welcome Sue Buto as the Hydrography Data Acquisition Lead!
NHD and WBD Now Available in GeoPackage Format
The USGS is excited to announce that the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) and Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) are now available in GeoPackage format.
Information on the 3D Hydrography Program is now available online!
The USGS is establishing the 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) initiative to completely refresh the Nation’s hydrography data and improve discovery and sharing of water-related data.
New Versions of the NHD Update Tool and NHD Utilities Available
USGS is excited to announce the release of new versions of the NHD Update Tool and NHD Utilities!
On Demand Custom Topographic Maps
The U.S. Geological Survey continues to advance the topographic map with on-demand custom mapping.
NHDPlus HR Status Map
National Hydrography Dataset Plus High Resolution Status ► Please contact Joel Skalet or Lily Niknami for more information on the status of NHD and WBD editing in these areas. Status as of March 8, 2022 Explanation: Illustration displays status for the United States and its Territories. Red outline: These areas are currently closed to NHD and WBD editing…
NHD Newsletter Monthly Quiz - Jan - Feb 2022
This Issue's Hydro Quiz This reservoir is the largest man-made waterbody located entirely within its respective state. Covering a distance of about 75 miles (120 km) and extending to a maximum width of 14 miles (23 km), it marks the maximum southwest extent of glaciation during the latest Quaternary Ice Age. A U.S. Air Force interceptor aircraft crashed into the western portion of the…
NHD Newsletter Photo of the Month - Jan - Feb 2022
Medano Creek, at the Great Sand Dunes national monument in Colorado. It only runs a few months a year in the spring. It drains from Blanca Peak, but it doesn't go anywhere — it just sinks into the sand south of the dunes.