This is a tiled collection of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) and is one meter resolution. The 3DEP data holdings serve as the elevation layer of The National Map, and provide foundational elevation information for earth science studies and mapping applications in the United States. Scientists and resource managers use 3DEP data for hydrologic modeling, resource monitoring, mapping and visualization, and many other applications. The elevations in this DEM represent the topographic bare-earth surface. USGS standard one-meter DEMs are produced exclusively from high resolution light detection and ranging (lidar) source data of one-meter or higher resolution. One-meter DEM surfaces are seamless within collection projects, but, not necessarily seamless across projects. The spatial reference used for tiles of the one-meter DEM within the conterminous United States (CONUS) is Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) in units of meters, and in conformance with the North American Datum of 1983 ...

This is a tiled collection of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) and is 1/3 arc-second (approximately 10 m) resolution. The 3DEP data holdings serve as the elevation layer of The National Map, and provide foundational elevation information for earth science studies and mapping applications in the United States. Scientists and resource managers use 3DEP data for hydrologic modeling, resource monitoring, mapping and visualization, and many other applications. The elevations in this DEM represent the topographic bare-earth surface. The seamless 1/3 arc-second DEM layers are derived from diverse source data that are processed to a common coordinate system and unit of vertical measure. These data are distributed in geographic coordinates in units of decimal degrees, and in conformance with the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). All elevation values are in meters and, over the continental United States, are referenced to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88). The seamless ...

The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) data serve as the elevation layer of The National Map, and provide basic elevation information for Earth science studies and mapping applications in the United States. Scientists and resource managers use 3DEP data for global change research, hydrologic modeling, resource monitoring, mapping and visualization, and many other applications. This dataset is a 1 meter resolution, tiled collection of 3DEP project-based data. This dataset was introduced in 2015 with limited coverage of the U.S., but will be expanding as new DEMs from 3DEP quality level 2 or better lidar data are acquired. USGS standard one-meter DEMs are produced exclusively from high resolution lidar source data of one-meter or higher resolution. One-meter DEM surfaces are seamless within collection projects, but, not necessarily seamless across projects. The spatial reference used for tiles of the one-meter DEM within the conterminous United States (CONUS) is Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) in units of meters, and in conformance with the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83). All bare earth elevation values are in meters and are referenced to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88). Data is distributed in the UTM Zone in which it lies. All 3DEP products are public domain. Click here for a broad overview of this dataset

This is a 1 arc-second (approximately 30 m) resolution tiled collection of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) seamless data products . 3DEP data serve as the elevation layer of The National Map, and provide basic elevation information for Earth science studies and mapping applications in the United States. Scientists and resource managers use 3DEP data for global change research, hydrologic modeling, resource monitoring, mapping and visualization, and many other applications. 3DEP data compose an elevation dataset that consists of seamless layers and a high resolution layer. Each of these layers consists of the best available raster elevation data of the conterminous United States, Alaska, Hawaii, territorial islands, Mexico and Canada. 3DEP data are updated continually as new data become available. Seamless 3DEP data are derived from diverse source data that are processed to a common coordinate system and unit of vertical measure. These data are distributed in geographic coordinates in units of decimal degrees, and in conformance with the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). All elevation values are in meters and, over the conterminous United States, are referenced to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88). The vertical reference will vary in other areas. The elevations in these DEMs represent the topographic bare-earth surface. All 3DEP products are public domain.

This dataset includes data over Canada and Mexico as part of an international, interagency collaboration with the Mexico's National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) and the Natural Resources Canada (NRCAN) Centre for Topographic Information-Sherbrook, Ottawa. For more details on the data provenance of this dataset, visit here and here.

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This data collection is the Original Product Resolution (OPR) Digital Elevation Model (DEM) as provided to the USGS. This source DEM is delivered in the original resolution, units and horizontal and vertical spatial references. These data may be used as the source of updates to the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP), which serves as the elevation layer of The National Map.

These topographic/bathymetric digital elevation models (DEMs) were collected and compiled to characterize erosion and deposition in the Colorado River and in an adjacent zone of laterally recirculating flow (eddy) during both average flow conditions and during a controlled flood that occurred in March 2008. The objectives of the study were to measure changes sandbar morphology that occurred during changes in discharge associated with the controlled flood. These data were collected between February 6 and March 31, 2008 in a 1-mile study reach on the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park beginning 44.5 miles downstream from Lees Ferry, Arizona. These data were collected by the USGS Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center with cooperators from Northern Arizona University and funding provided by the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program. All bathymetric data were collected with a multibeam sonar system (Reson Seabat 8124 sonar with TSS MAHRSS reference system for heave, pitch, roll, and heading). Topographic data were collected by conventional total station. These data can be used to study changes in channel morphology associated with changes in streamflow conditions.

This collection of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) is at 1/3 arc-second (approximately 10 m) resolution. The 3DEP data holdings serve as the elevation layer of The National Map, and provide foundational elevation information for earth science studies and mapping applications in the United States. Scientists and resource managers use 3DEP data for hydrologic modeling, resource monitoring, mapping and visualization, and many other applications. The elevations in this DEM represent the topographic bare-earth surface. The seamless 1/3 arc-second DEM layers are derived from diverse source data that are processed to a common coordinate system and unit of vertical measure. These data are distributed in geographic coordinates in units of decimal degrees, and in conformance with the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD 83). All elevation values are in meters and, over the continental United States, are referenced to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88). The vertical reference will vary in other areas. The seamless 1/3 arc-second DEM layer provides coverage of the conterminous United States, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, other territorial islands, and in limited areas of Alaska. These seamless DEMs were referred to as the National Elevation Dataset (NED) from about 2000 through 2015 at which time they became the seamless DEM layers under the 3DEP program and the NED name and system were retired. All 3DEP products are public domain.

A 10-meter resolution land surface digital elevation model (DEM) for the islands of Palau from U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) 1/3 arc-second DEM quadrangles. For a grayscale hillshade image layer of this dataset, see "pw_usgs_all_dem10m_hillshade" in the distribution links listed in the metadata.

This is a tiled collection of images with 1m pixel size from the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP). The 3DEP data holdings serve as the elevation layer of The National Map and provide foundational elevation information for earth science studies and mapping applications in the United States. The elevations in this DEM represent the topographic bare-earth surface. USGS standard 1m pixel size DEMs are produced exclusively from high resolution light detection and ranging (lidar) source data of images with 1m pixel size or higher resolution. 1m pixel size DEM surfaces are seamless within collection projects but not necessarily seamless across projects. The spatial reference used for tiles of the 1m pixel size DEM within the conterminous United States (CONUS) is Universal Transverse Mercator (UTM) in units of meters and in conformance with the North American Datum of 1983 (NAD83). All bare earth elevation values are in meters and are referenced to the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD88). Each tile is distributed in the UTM Zone in which it lies. If a tile crosses two UTM zones, it is delivered in both zones. In this and other cases of image overlaps, elevation values might be slightly different in different images covering the same area. The 1m pixel size DEM is the highest resolution standard DEM offered in the 3DEP product suite. The 10m 3DEP dataset is available at USGS_3DEP_10m.

The Dauphin County, PA 2016 QL2 LiDAR project called for the planning, acquisition, processing and derivative products of LIDAR data to be collected at a nominal pulse spacing (NPS) of 0.7 meters. Project specifications are based on the U.S. Geological Survey National Geospatial Program Base LIDAR Specification, Version 1.2. The data was developed based on a horizontal projection/datum of NAD83 (2011) State Plane Pennsylvania South Zone, US survey feet; NAVD1988 (Geoid 12B), US survey feet. LiDAR data was delivered in RAW flight line swath format, processed to create Classified LAS 1.4 Files formatted to 711 individual 5,000-foot x 5,000-foot tiles. Tile names use the following naming schema: "YYYYXXXXPAd" where YYYY is the first 3 characters of the tile's upper left corner Y-coordinate, XXXX - the first 4 characters of the tile's upper left corner X-coordinate, PA = Pennsylvania, and d = 'N' for North or 'S' for South. Corresponding 2.5-foot gridded hydro-flattened bare earth raster tiled DEM files and intensity image files were created using the same 5,000-foot x 5,000-foot schema. Hydro-flattened breaklines were produced in Esri file geodatabase format. Continuous 2-foot contours were produced in Esri file geodatabase format. Ground Conditions: LiDAR collection began in Spring 2016, while no snow was on the ground and rivers were at or below normal levels. In order to post process the LiDAR data to meet task order specifications, Quantum Spatial established a total of 84 control points (24 calibration control points and 60 QC checkpoints). These were used to calibrate the LIDAR to known ground locations established throughout the project area.

(Link to Metadata) The U.S. Geological Survey has developed a National Elevation Database (NED). VCGI has extracted a portion of the NED for Vermont and re-projected the file into Vermont State Plane Meters NAD83 (vertical units in feet). The NED is a seamless mosaic of best-available elevation data. The 7.5-minute elevation data for the conterminous United States are the primary initial source data. In addition to the availability of complete 7.5-minute data, efficient processing methods were developed to filter production artifacts in the existing data, convert to the NAD83 datum, edge-match, and fill slivers of missing data at quadrangle seams. One of the effects of the NED processing steps is a much-improved base of elevation data for calculating slope and hydrologic derivatives.

Spatial coverage index compiled by East View Geospatial of set "USGS National Elevation Dataset (NED) 30M DEM, Mexico". Source data from USGS (publisher). Type: Elevation Database. Scale: 1-arcsec. Region: North America.

The Shuttle Radar Topography Mission (SRTM, see Farr et al. 2007) digital elevation data is an international research effort that obtained digital elevation models on a near-global scale. This SRTM V3 product (SRTM Plus) is provided by NASA JPL at a resolution of 1 arc-second (approximately 30m). This dataset has undergone a void-filling process using open-source data (ASTER GDEM2, GMTED2010, and NED), as opposed to other versions that contain voids or have been void-filled with commercial sources. For more information on the different versions see the SRTM Quick Guide. Documentation: User's Guide General Documentation Algorithm Theoretical Basis Document (ATBD)

This is a tiled collection of the 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) covering Alaska only, and is 5-meter resolution. The 3DEP data holdings serve as the elevation layer of The National Map, and provide foundational elevation information for earth science studies and mapping applications in the United States. Scientists and resource managers use 3DEP data for hydrologic modeling, resource monitoring, mapping and visualization, and many other applications. The elevations in this DEM represent the topographic bare-earth surface. USGS standard 5-meter DEMs are produced exclusively from interferometric synthetic aperture radar (Ifsar) source data of 5-meter or higher resolution. Five-meter DEM surfaces are seamless within collection projects, but, not necessarily seamless across projects. This DEM is delivered in the original resolution, with the original spatial reference. All elevation units have been converted to meters. These data may be used as the source of updates to the seamless 1/3 arc-second DEM layer, which serves as the elevation layer of The National Map. Other 3DEP products are nationally seamless DEMs in resolutions of 1 and 2 arc seconds. These seamless DEMs were referred to as the National Elevation Dataset (NED) from about 2000 through 2015 at which time they became the seamless DEM layers under the 3DEP program and the NED name and system were retired. Other 3DEP products in Alaska include lidar point cloud and interferometric synthetic aperture radar (Ifsar) digital surface models and intensity images. All 3DEP products are public domain.

(Link to Metadata) VTHYDRODEM was created to produce a "hydrologically correct" DEM, compliant with the Vermont Hydrography Dataset (VHD) in support of the "flow regime" project whose goal it is to derive stream perenniality for the VHD through application of logistic regression techniques. Some very important notes about the data: 1)Produced specifically for hydrologic modeling purposes and elevation surface has been altered and should not be used for analyses requiring unmodified elevation values; 2) ELEVATION VALUES, i.e., "Z units", are in CENTIMETERS (details below); and 3) Source data spans a five year period where varying techniques were used. This may explain observed inconsistencies both between and within tiles (detailed in the Attribute Accuracy Report below). This dataset has elevation values present in the surface that accurately reflect the down gradient nature and location of surface water features, i.e. the VHD. This process is also known as "hydro-enforcement" or "drainage enforcement". It is largely unknown that the 1:24k scale National Elevation Dataset (NED) is not "hydrologically correct" in relation to the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) vector data of the same scale, e.g., the flow paths in the NED surface are not perfectly coincident to those in the scale NHD surface water features. This fact precluded the use of the NED data for hydrologic modeling efforts and reaffirmed the need to create a new "hydrologically correct" DEM. All processing was done using ARCINFO workstation (v.8.3) commands. The ARCINFO "TOPOGRID" command was used to create VTHYDRODEM as it was specifically designed to create "hydrologically correct" digital elevation models (DEM's) from elevation, stream and lake data sets. Single line "1D" streams and lake/pond "2D" polygons, from the 1:5k scale VHD, were given priority over input elevation data in the interpolation process to ensure that the resulting data is "hydrologically correct". Both the VHD and VTHYDRODEM share a common base of the state digital orthophotos, ensuring their interoperability. The Triangulated Irregular Networks (TIN) method was not considered but interested readers should review West Virginia's approach http://www.wvgis.wvu.edu/stateactivities/wvsamb/elevation/topogrid_vs_tin.pdf. This report notes the advantages and disadvantages of each approach. It should be noted that the WV effort included more recent imagery, and a much tighter sampling interval of source data. Nonetheless, it makes a strong case for the TIN approach that should be considered in any subsequent DEM development efforts. The density of input points used to create VTHYDRODEM was lower than the 1:24k NED but the vertical accuracy of those points tested at a higher accuracy and these points were generated with less variability in technique than that of the NED (see http://gisdata.usgs.net/website/USGS_GN_NED_DSI/viewer.htm and check "production methods" under "Layers" for NED data sources and methods). Vertical accuracy was derived using the FGDC National Standards for Spatial Data Accuracy (NSSDA) standards. For the sake of comparison, VTHYDRODEM tested at 6.05 meters, vertical accuracy at the 95% confidence level, whereas, the 1:24k National Elevation Dataset (DEM_24) tested at 21.3 meters. VTHYDRODEM was created for a specific, in-house project to support hydrologic modeling activities using the 1:5k scale VHD. It was interpolated from: 1) the Vermont Mapping Program (VMP) "x, y, z" data known as the "DEM points" (originally used to georectify the state digital orthophotos); and 2) VHD surface water features. A 10-meter cell resolution was chosen for VTHYDRODEM as a balance between input data accuracy and practical considerations and does not necessarily reflect the accuracy of the input data. The 10-meter resolution of this dataset was chosen arbitrarily for reasons noted below and should not be confused with an accuracy of 10 meters. This data should not be confused with the "1/3 arc second" 10m NED data. The lower 10m cell resolution has the following advantages when compared to the existing 30m 1:24k NED: 1) Stream confluences (junctions) can be defined with a greater degree of precision; 2) Confluences in close proximity can be represented individually; 3) Smaller landscape features can be represented and larger ones in greater detail; 4) Exponential improvement in volumetric measurement and tripling of precision in linear measurement of derived vector features, e.g., a watershed boundary is composed of aggregated 10m, i.e., 3 cells equals 30m vs. 30m resolution where 3 cells equals 90m. Similarly the concept applies to volumetric measurements); and 5) Improved cartographic accuracy for derived vector features. NOTE! Elevation units, e.g., "Z units" are in CENTIMETERS. This seeming arbitrary decision has a number of advantages worth considering. The output grid can now be stored as an "integer" type grid while simultaneously preserving the precision of the input data to the nearest centimeter. Integer type grids require one-tenth the storage space and are consequently much faster to process, e.g., deriving watershed boundaries. While it is unlikely that the input data is accurate to the nearest centimeter, this approach allows for greater precision storage, improves the overall appearance of the DEM and precludes problems with the model's depiction of over land flow in hydrologic related analyses when compared to coarser vertical resolutions. This approach mirrors a trend among the USGS and its contractors, who are now producing DEM's with a vertical resolution of decimeters (0.1 meter) for the benefits outlined above.

This dataset contains the Digital Elevation Model (DEM) for Africa from the Hydrologic Derivatives for Modeling and Analysis (HDMA) database. The DEM data were developed and distributed by processing units. There are 19 processing units for Africa. The distribution files have the number of the processing unit appended to the end of the zip file name (e.g. af_dem_3_2.zip contains the DEM data for unit 3-2). The HDMA database provides comprehensive and consistent global coverage of raster and vector topographically derived layers, including raster layers of digital elevation model (DEM) data, flow direction, flow accumulation, slope, and compound topographic index (CTI); and vector layers of streams and catchment boundaries. The coverage of the data is global (-180º, 180º, -90º, 90º) with the underlying DEM being a hybrid of three datasets: HydroSHEDS (Hydrological data and maps based on SHuttle Elevation Derivatives at multiple Scales), Global Multi-resolution Terrain Elevation Da ...

The USGS and the NGA have collaborated on the development of a notably enhanced global elevation model named the GMTED2010 that replaces GTOPO30 as the elevation dataset of choice for global and continental scale applications. The new model has been generated at three separate resolutions (horizontal post spacing) of 30 arc-seconds (about 1 kilometer), 15 arc-seconds (about 500 meters), and 7.5 arc-seconds (about 250 meters). This new product suite provides global coverage of all land areas from latitude 84 degrees N to 56 degrees S for most products, and coverage from 84 degrees N to 90 degrees S for several products. Some areas, namely Greenland and Antarctica, do not have data available at the 15- and 7.5-arc-second resolutions because the input source data do not support that level of detail. An additional advantage of the new multi-resolution global model over GTOPO30 is that seven new raster elevation products are available at each resolution. The new elevation products have been produced using the following aggregation methods: minimum elevation, maximum elevation, mean elevation, median elevation, standard deviation of elevation, systematic subsample, and breakline emphasis. The systematic subsample product is defined using a nearest neighbor resampling function, whereby an actual elevation value is extracted from the input source at the center of a processing window. Most vertical heights in GMTED2010 are referenced to the Earth Gravitational Model 1996 (EGM 96) geoid (NGA, 2010). In addition to the elevation products, detailed spatially referenced metadata containing attribute fields such as coordinates, projection information, and raw source elevation statistics have been generated on a tile-by-tile basis for all the input datasets that constitute the global elevation model. GMTED2010 is based on data derived from 11 raster-based elevation sources.

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The National Elevation Dataset (NED) is a seamless raster product primarily derived from USGS 10- and 30-meter Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). NED data are available from The National Map Viewer as 1 arc-second (approximately 30 meters) for the CONUS, and at 1/3 and 1/9 arc-seconds (approximately 10 and 3 meters, respectively) for parts of the United States. - from the USGS National Map web site

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The National Elevation Dataset (NED) is a seamless raster product primarily derived from USGS 10- and 30-meter Digital Elevation Models (DEMs). NED data are available from The National Map Viewer as 1 arc-second (approximately 30 meters) for the CONUS, and at 1/3 and 1/9 arc-seconds (approximately 10 and 3 meters, respectively) for parts of the United States. - from the USGS National Map web site

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This is the seamless 3DEP DEM dataset for the U.S. with full coverage of the 48 conterminous states, Hawaii, and U.S. territories. Alaska coverage is partially available now and is being expanded to statewide coverage as part of the Alaska Mapping Initiative. Ground spacing is approximately 10 meters north/south, but variable east/west due to convergence of meridians with latitude. Spatial metadata dataset is ingested as a separate asset USGS_3DEP_10m_metadata. The 1m dataset is ingested as USGS_3DEP_1m. Dataset uploaded by Farmers Business Network.

Product: Lidar based digital elevation model (DEM) data tiles for ground classified points.

Geographic Extent: Approximately 21,453 square miles across South Carolina; Block 1 (Lot 6 QL2) - approximately 3,583 square miles in Anderson, Cherokee, Greenville, Laurens, Newberry, Oconee, Pickens, Spartanburg, and Union counties Block 2 (Lot 7 QL1) - approximately 950 square miles in Greenvill...