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National Geospatial Program

The mission of the National Geospatial Program is to provide National topographic information to advance science, support government, enlighten citizens, and enable decision making. The NGP provides a foundation of digital geospatial data representing the topography, natural landscape, and manmade environment of the United States.

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Collaboration Advances Elevation Mapping

Collaboration Advances Elevation Mapping

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for New Hampshire

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for New Hampshire

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Texas

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Texas

Publications

The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting New Hampshire’s economy

Introduction The topography of New Hampshire ranges from the Coastal Lowlands to the Eastern New England Upland to the White Mountains region. High-quality statewide elevation data are useful in managing this very diverse landscape. For example, the short coastline, including the Great Bay estuary and the Hampton-Seabrook marshes, is of disproportionately high value to New Hampshire’s...
Authors
Dan Walters

The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting the Kansas Economy

Introduction High-resolution elevation data for Kansas inform decision making to improve the State’s economy. Existing elevation data coverage is used to support State water planning initiatives, facilitate infrastructure management, and improve resilience to natural disasters. The expanding availability of current and more accurate elevation data helps better support natural resources...
Authors
Claire DeVaughan

The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting the Texas economy

Introduction High-resolution elevation data for Texas inform decision making to improve the State’s economy. Existing elevation data coverage is used to improve resiliency to natural disasters, manage energy infrastructure, and assess natural resources. The expanding availability of current and more accurate elevation data helps better support natural resources conservation, agriculture...
Authors
Claire DeVaughan
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