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The USGS National Geospatial Program (NGP) provides vital, trusted topographic mapping information for the United States through The National Map. NGP’s portfolio and cross-cutting initiatives span from emergency response support to cutting edge geospatial applications. The American people rely on NGP’s publicly available products and services to remain informed and to stay healthy and safe.

News

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Wisconsin

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Wisconsin

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for North Dakota

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for North Dakota

USGS announces release of updated 3D Hydrography Program data service and supporting tables

USGS announces release of updated 3D Hydrography Program data service and supporting tables

Publications

3D Elevation Program—Minnesota 3D Elevation Program—Minnesota

Using 3D Elevation Program data, a modern illustration of each State's landscape showcases its elevation differences in vivid detail. Each State has been consistently adjusted and colorized according to its highest and lowest elevations, accentuating differences even in States with low relief. To further emphasize landforms, shaded relief has been added on top of the elevation colors.
Authors
Alexander B. Jonesi, Cindy A. Thatcher, Jason M. Stoker

3D Elevation Program—Montana 3D Elevation Program—Montana

Using 3D Elevation Program data, a modern illustration of each State's landscape showcases its elevation differences in vivid detail. Each State has been consistently adjusted and colorized according to its highest and lowest elevations, accentuating differences even in States with low relief. To further emphasize landforms, shaded relief has been added on top of the elevation colors.
Authors
Alexander B. Jonesi, Cindy A. Thatcher, Jason M. Stoker

3D Elevation Program—Hawaii 3D Elevation Program—Hawaii

Using 3D Elevation Program data, a modern illustration of each State's landscape showcases its elevation differences in vivid detail. Each State has been consistently adjusted and colorized according to its highest and lowest elevations, accentuating differences even in States with low relief. To further emphasize landforms, shaded relief has been added on top of the elevation colors.
Authors
Alexander B. Jonesi, Cindy A. Thatcher, Jason M. Stoker
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