In this lesson you will learn how to download and install uGet. You will also learn how to use uGet to download data and maps from The National Map download Client using URLs saved in a text or CSV file.
Why did I receive an error when downloading data from The National Map?
An error that times out the Web browser can sometimes occur after clicking on a download link. You might be able to open the archive (.zip) file by refreshing your screen. In the case of an incomplete download, first clear your browser history to avoid the cache interfering with subsequent future attempts. Then use the Ctrl+F5 keys to refresh the cache with new content before retrying the download link.
Antivirus or network security software (such as a firewall or proxy server) can also block download access, which is beyond USGS control. You might need to temporarily turn off network security software to determine if that is the problem. If a firewall or proxy server blocks file access, notify your IT support to add the FTP Server or Amazon's Cloud browse site as exceptions. Finally, use a Web browser instead of Windows Explorer to download your archive (.zip) file. External clients should use Web-driven browsers to avoid having to log in with a username and password.
For additional assistance, please contact The National Map Help Desk at tnm_help@usgs.gov.
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Can The National Map data be downloaded via direct links?
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Is there a user guide on how to download data using The National Map?
See the online National Map Viewer Quick Start Guide . For brief instructions, click on the "How to" link at the top of The National Map Downloader . Training videos are also available.
How do I download The National Map data products?
Download or access The National Map data products via several applications and websites: The National Map Download Client – The primary site for data downloads. See the training videos (lessons 4a-4d) or click the Help link at the top of the Downloader for detailed instructions. LidarExplorer – Lidar Point Cloud data only. See where lidar is available, get a list of downloadable products, and...
Why did I receive an "Error: Inventory request failure" message during a download request from The National Map?
The "Error: Inventory request failure" message occurs if our ScienceBase catalog database is not responding to download requests. To ensure data integrity, the ScienceBase catalog is shut down for nightly backup at 11:00 pm Mountain time, which takes 1-2 hours. If you find that the message is still occurring even after the allotted two hours, please contact The National Map Service Desk at tnm...
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Lesson 3a: The National Map Viewer Interface and Data Content
Lesson 3a: The National Map Viewer Interface and Data Content. In this lesson, we will provide the user with an overview and demonstration of the interface and data content of The National Map Viewer.
Lesson 3a: The National Map Viewer Interface and Data Content. In this lesson, we will provide the user with an overview and demonstration of the interface and data content of The National Map Viewer.
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Can The National Map data be downloaded via direct links?
Direct access to The National Map data is provided via browsable links through: Amazon's Cloud USGS Server - https://rockyweb.usgs.gov/vdelivery/Datasets/Staged/ Navigate to the appropriate theme folders to access staged products for download. Data can also be downloaded using The National Map Download Client , 3DEP LidarExplorer (lidar only), TopoView (topographic maps only), and the Download...
Is there an API for accessing The National Map data?
An Application Programming Interface (API) is a way for developers to interface with data. The National Map (TNM) has one API (TNMAccess) that provides access to all TNM downloadable products that are available through The National Map Download Client . Developers can use HTTP GET and POST requests to directly access products, or use the light graphical interface on the API page to generate...
Is there a user guide on how to download data using The National Map?
See the online National Map Viewer Quick Start Guide . For brief instructions, click on the "How to" link at the top of The National Map Downloader . Training videos are also available.
How do I download The National Map data products?
Download or access The National Map data products via several applications and websites: The National Map Download Client – The primary site for data downloads. See the training videos (lessons 4a-4d) or click the Help link at the top of the Downloader for detailed instructions. LidarExplorer – Lidar Point Cloud data only. See where lidar is available, get a list of downloadable products, and...
Why did I receive an "Error: Inventory request failure" message during a download request from The National Map?
The "Error: Inventory request failure" message occurs if our ScienceBase catalog database is not responding to download requests. To ensure data integrity, the ScienceBase catalog is shut down for nightly backup at 11:00 pm Mountain time, which takes 1-2 hours. If you find that the message is still occurring even after the allotted two hours, please contact The National Map Service Desk at tnm...
Lesson 4d: The National Map Download Manager Tool
In this lesson you will learn how to download and install uGet. You will also learn how to use uGet to download data and maps from The National Map download Client using URLs saved in a text or CSV file.
In this lesson you will learn how to download and install uGet. You will also learn how to use uGet to download data and maps from The National Map download Client using URLs saved in a text or CSV file.
Lesson 3a: The National Map Viewer Interface and Data Content
Lesson 3a: The National Map Viewer Interface and Data Content. In this lesson, we will provide the user with an overview and demonstration of the interface and data content of The National Map Viewer.
Lesson 3a: The National Map Viewer Interface and Data Content. In this lesson, we will provide the user with an overview and demonstration of the interface and data content of The National Map Viewer.