Videos

The following series of lessons will cover how to use LiDAR data in the ArcGIS Pro environment. In this lesson, we will provide the user with an overview of how to load and view lidar files in the standard LAS format in both 2D and 3D.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use the Print tool and select Advanced options for printing the map shown in the National Map Viewer. 

In this lesson, we will describe the Watershed Boundary Dataset, show how the data are organized, and explain how the data are improved and maintained. Finally, we will show how the data can be accessed by download and as a map service.

 

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use the draw tool to add data to the map and measure distances in the National Map Viewer. The next lesson demonstrates how to select data from the map, and take actions on it.

In this lesson you will learn how to download and install uGet. You will also learn how to use uGet to download data and maps from The National Map download Client using URLs saved in a text or CSV file.

This lesson shows how to add data to the map view in the National Map Viewer from URLs or files.

In this lesson we will demonstrate three options for printing US Topos.

 

In this lesson we will demonstrate how to open and manipulate data layers using Adobe Reader DC and Adobe Acrobat Pro. We will also learn how to use basic tools like panning, zooming and making measurements.

 

In this lesson, we will discuss the USGS Store and how it can be used to access the US Topo and historical USGS Topographic maps. Specifically, this lesson will talk about the USGS Store, both where it’s accessed and what’s available at the store, as well as how you can locate and download free topographic maps through the store. 

 

Lesson 3a: The National Map Viewer Interface and Data Content. In this lesson, we will provide the user with an overview and demonstration of the interface and data content of The National Map Viewer.

Lesson 3b: The National Map Viewer Tool Functionality: Legend, Measure, Elevation Profile, and Spot Elevations. In this lesson, we will provide the user with a demonstration of functionality and capabilities of tools in The National Map Viewer.

A USGS Instagram Story (@USGS on Instagram) about kids at Science Camp 2017 learning about topographic maps and why they're important. 

The USGS Hydrography Seminar Series shares success stories from users, provides information on the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR), and other related products, and provides a forum for users to learn more about hydrography-related topics. Seminar 9 is an overview of the NHDPlus HR.

Lesson 10A - 3DEP Topic Lesson: Digital Elevation Models, Hydro-Flattening, Hydro-Enforcement, and Breaklines In this 3DEP Topic lesson, we will provide information on different types of Digital Elevation Models, or DEMs.

In this video, we will outline the process of setting up an open water measurement in the TRDI SxS Pro software. Note: Use of trade names is for descriptive purposes only, and does not imply endorsement by the USGS.

In this video we will outline the process of collecting an under ice station in the SonTek RSSL software. Note: Use of trade names is for descriptive purposes only, and does not imply endorsement by the USGS.

In this video we will outline the process of entering manual station information in the SonTek RSSL software. Note: Use of trade names is for descriptive purposes only, and does not imply endorsement by the USGS.

In this video we will demonstrate how to enter ending edge information in the SonTek RSSL software. Note: Use of trade names is for descriptive purposes only, and does not imply endorsement by the USGS.

In this video, we will outline the process of setting up an under ice measurement in the TRDI SxS Pro software. Note: Use of trade names is for descriptive purposes only, and does not imply endorsement by the USGS.

In this video we will outline the process of setting up a measurement using the SonTek RSSL software. Note: Use of trade names is for descriptive purposes only, and does not imply endorsement by the USGS.

In this video we will outline the process of collecting an open water station in the SonTek RSSL software. Note: Use of trade names is for descriptive purposes only, and does not imply endorsement by the USGS.