Watershed Boundary Comparison: Low-Resolution Data versus Lidar-Derived Data
By New England Water Science Center
October 2026 (approx.)
Detailed Description
Example of an old watershed boundary delineated from low-resolution topographic data compared to a watershed boundary delineated from enhanced lidar-derived data.
Sources/Usage
Public Domain.
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