Tom Carlson
Tom is the National Map Liaison for Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
As a National Map Liaison for the USGS I manage the National Geospatial Program activities in the states of Washington, Oregon, and Idaho.
Professional Experience
I am a broadly trained Physical Geographer with an interest in using Geospatial Technologies for hazards modeling, emergency management and for landscape change studies.
Education and Certifications
Ph.D. in Geography from the University of California, Davis in 2003
Masters of Science in Geography from Portland State University in 1997
Bachelors of Science in Geography from Portland State University in 1995
Science and Products
The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Montana’s economy
IntroductionMontana, America’s fourth largest State with an area of 147,040 square miles, is defined by its diverse terrain. The western two-fifths of the State falls within the Rocky Mountains and the eastern three-fifths is in the Great Plains. Because of its location along the Continental Divide, the rivers in Montana drain into either the Pacific Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. Montana is often c
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Tom Carlson
The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Idaho’s economy
IntroductionDue to Idaho’s inland location approximately 350 miles from the Pacific Ocean and its 80 recognized mountain ranges, the State’s climate varies widely, with maritime influence in the northern and western parts of Idaho and continental influence on the eastern side. The weather in the abundant mountains is unpredictable and often associated with natural hazards such as severe thunder an
Authors
Tom Carlson
The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Oregon's economy
IntroductionOregon’s physical environments and vegetation are diverse. The varied geologic and climatic conditions combined with increasing population have created the need for high-quality elevation data that can be used for infrastructure management, forestry and wildfire management, agriculture, natural resources conservation, and other business uses. Critical applications that meet the State’s
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Tom Carlson
The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Washington's economy
Washington State has a geographically diverse and spectacular landscape that is divided to the east and west by the largely volcanic mountains of the Cascade Range. Approximately 88 percent of the population lives in western Washington, mostly in urban areas. The climate is varied, with high precipitation and seasonal flooding in the western part of the State, while drier conditions are found east
Authors
Tom Carlson
Science and Products
The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Montana’s economy
IntroductionMontana, America’s fourth largest State with an area of 147,040 square miles, is defined by its diverse terrain. The western two-fifths of the State falls within the Rocky Mountains and the eastern three-fifths is in the Great Plains. Because of its location along the Continental Divide, the rivers in Montana drain into either the Pacific Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico. Montana is often c
Authors
Tom Carlson
The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Idaho’s economy
IntroductionDue to Idaho’s inland location approximately 350 miles from the Pacific Ocean and its 80 recognized mountain ranges, the State’s climate varies widely, with maritime influence in the northern and western parts of Idaho and continental influence on the eastern side. The weather in the abundant mountains is unpredictable and often associated with natural hazards such as severe thunder an
Authors
Tom Carlson
The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Oregon's economy
IntroductionOregon’s physical environments and vegetation are diverse. The varied geologic and climatic conditions combined with increasing population have created the need for high-quality elevation data that can be used for infrastructure management, forestry and wildfire management, agriculture, natural resources conservation, and other business uses. Critical applications that meet the State’s
Authors
Tom Carlson
The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Washington's economy
Washington State has a geographically diverse and spectacular landscape that is divided to the east and west by the largely volcanic mountains of the Cascade Range. Approximately 88 percent of the population lives in western Washington, mostly in urban areas. The climate is varied, with high precipitation and seasonal flooding in the western part of the State, while drier conditions are found east
Authors
Tom Carlson