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3D Elevation Program

The mission of 3DEP is to respond to growing needs for current high-quality topographic data and three-dimensional (3D) representations of the Nation's natural and constructed features.

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USGS 3D Elevation Program Fiscal Year 2026 Partnerships
This map of the United States and its territories shows geographic extent of planned, existing and in-progress of FY26 3DEP data acquisition projects. 
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FY25 Status of 3DEP Quality Data
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3DEP Quality Data by Collection Year
Map showing Status of 3DEP Quality Data by Collection Year as of September 30, 2023

News

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for North Dakota

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for North Dakota

Partnership Selections for the 2025 3D National Topography Model Data Collaboration Announcement

Partnership Selections for the 2025 3D National Topography Model Data Collaboration Announcement

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Massachusetts

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Massachusetts

Publications

The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting North Dakota's economy The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting North Dakota's economy

Introduction As the northernmost Great Plains State encompassing two geomorphological areas divided by the Missouri River, North Dakota has varied needs for high-resolution elevation data. The top industry in North Dakota is agriculture and related products, and the fastest growing sector is natural resources led by oil and gas extraction and mining, all of which contribute to the State...
Authors
Elaine Guidero

The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting the economy of Massachusetts The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting the economy of Massachusetts

Introduction Massachusetts extends from the mountains of the Appalachian system in the west of the State to the sandy beaches and rocky shorelines of the Atlantic coast in the east. Inland topographic data support a wide range of important activities, including geologic mapping, transportation planning, forest and wildlife management, quantifying ecological services, water supply...
Authors
Dan Walters

The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Tennessee’s economy The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Tennessee’s economy

Introduction The State of Tennessee has an area of approximately 42,100 square miles and includes six physiographic regions: Blue Ridge, Valley and Ridge, Appalachian Plateaus, Highland Rim, Nashville Basin, and the Gulf Coastal Plains. Up-to-date elevation data support key activities across the State, such as economic development, infrastructure and construction management, agriculture...
Authors
George Heleine

Science

2026 18th CEGIS Annual Research Meeting

The Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS) is proud to host the 2026 18th CEGIS Annual Research Meeting June 23-25, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. The annual research meeting is a special occasion to celebrate our accomplishments, explore ongoing projects, and foster collaboration for future endeavors. This year's gathering featured a broad range of presentations from our...
2026 18th CEGIS Annual Research Meeting

2026 18th CEGIS Annual Research Meeting

The Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS) is proud to host the 2026 18th CEGIS Annual Research Meeting June 23-25, 2026, in Denver, Colorado. The annual research meeting is a special occasion to celebrate our accomplishments, explore ongoing projects, and foster collaboration for future endeavors. This year's gathering featured a broad range of presentations from our...
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2025 CEGIS Annual Research Meeting

The Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS) was proud to host the 2025 CEGIS Annual Research Meeting July 22-24, 2025. The annual research meeting is a special occasion to celebrate our accomplishments, explore ongoing projects, and foster collaboration for future endeavors. This year's gathering featured a broad range of presentations from our researchers and their...
2025 CEGIS Annual Research Meeting

2025 CEGIS Annual Research Meeting

The Center of Excellence for Geospatial Information Science (CEGIS) was proud to host the 2025 CEGIS Annual Research Meeting July 22-24, 2025. The annual research meeting is a special occasion to celebrate our accomplishments, explore ongoing projects, and foster collaboration for future endeavors. This year's gathering featured a broad range of presentations from our researchers and their...
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2025 Post-Wildfire Lidar Data for Los Angeles, CA

Following the devastating Los Angeles, California wildfires in January 2025, NV5 (a geospatial, engineering, and consulting company that serves as a prime contractor to the 3D Elevation Program via the USGS Geospatial Products and Services Contracts) acquired high-resolution airborne lidar data for the Palisades and Eaton impact areas. Through its partnership with University of California San...
2025 Post-Wildfire Lidar Data for Los Angeles, CA

2025 Post-Wildfire Lidar Data for Los Angeles, CA

Following the devastating Los Angeles, California wildfires in January 2025, NV5 (a geospatial, engineering, and consulting company that serves as a prime contractor to the 3D Elevation Program via the USGS Geospatial Products and Services Contracts) acquired high-resolution airborne lidar data for the Palisades and Eaton impact areas. Through its partnership with University of California San...
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