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National Geospatial Program

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.

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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

The Art and Science of Topo: Cartographic Specifications

The Art and Science of Topo: Cartographic Specifications

Publications

3D Elevation Program—Conterminous United States 3D Elevation Program—Conterminous United States

Using 3D Elevation Program data, a modern illustration of the conterminous United States’ landscape showcases its elevation differences in vivid detail. This map has been consistently adjusted and colorized according to the highest and lowest elevations, accentuating differences across the conterminous United States. To further emphasize landforms, shaded relief has been added on top of...
Authors
Alexander B. Jonesi, Cindy A. Thatcher, Jason M. Stoker
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