The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database (MTDB). The MTDB represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. Face refers to the areal (polygon) topological primitives that make up MTDB. A face is bounded by one or more edges; its boundary includes only the edges that separate it from other faces, not any interior edges contained within the area of the face. The Topological Faces Shapefile contains the attributes of each topological primitive face. Each face has a unique topological face identifier (TFID) value. Each face in the shapefile includes the key geographic area codes for all geographic areas for which the Census Bureau tabulates data for both the 2020 Census and the annual estimates and surveys. The geometries of each of these geographic areas can then be built by dissolving the face geometries on the appropriate key geographic area codes in the Topological Faces Shapefile.

The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database (MTDB). The MTDB represents a seamless national filewith no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independentdata set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. Linear Water Features includes single-line drainage water features and artificial path features that run through double-line drainage features such as rivers and streams, and serve as a linear representation of these features. The artificial path features may correspond to those in the USGS National Hydrographic Dataset (NHD). However, in many cases the features do not match NHD equivalent feature and will not carry the NHD metadata codes. These features have a MAF/TIGER Feature Classification Code (MTFCC) beginning with an "H" to indicate the super class of Hydrographic Features.

Virginia LiDARThe Virginia LiDAR Inventory Web Mapping Application provides access to LiDAR point cloud and individual project metadata collected in the Commonwealth of Virginia according to the USGS 3DEP specification. Data is obtained from NOAA and USGS data portals. LiDAR Point Clouds are compressed for file storage and transfer. Informational Access Type:1) LiDAR Project Metadata: To download individual LiDAR project Metadata, click on a LiDAR inventory polygon for link to the host FTP site. Once at the host site, locate appropriate directory and .zip file to receive project documentation and accompanying project files. For use within ArcGIS, the geospatial grid and inventory data powering the VGIN LiDAR download inventory services can be downloaded under conversion and analysis resources below.2) LiDAR Point Clouds (Single): To download individual tiles, zoom in on the map until the tile grid appears. The VGIN Composite Geocoding service is available to use when querying by physical address, feature, or community anchor institution name. Click a tile to identify grid information for individual LiDAR Point clouds. Columns note where the LiDAR is hosted and what format is available for download. In many instances, multiple results are returned due to multiple file formats and flight years. If LiDAR data is missing spatial reference information please refer to the metadata in step 1 above. Tile grids are stacked so you will need to scroll through selections:3) LiDAR Point Clouds (Bulk): To download multiple files in a single FTP directory folder, which can be a necessity in many instances, consider the use of a multi-file download manager plugin to use with your browser in conjunction with the URLs provided on the LiDAR inventory polygon. If LiDAR data is missing spatial reference information please refer to the metadata in step 1 above. For use within ArcGIS, the geospatial grid and inventory data powering the VGIN LiDAR Download Inventory Services can be downloaded under conversion and resources below.Conversion and Resources:Convert to LAS from USGS/NOAA hosted .LAZ filesDownload LiDAR Inventory Data Project FootprintsDownload LiDAR Inventory Tile GridContact:For questions about the data please contact USGS For questions about the application please contact vbmp@vdem.virginia.gov