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3D Elevation Program

The mission of 3DEP is to respond to growing needs for high-quality topographic data and for a wide range of other three-dimensional (3D) representations of the Nation's natural and constructed features.

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3D Elevation Program FY25 Partnerships
This map of the United States and its territories shows geographic extent of planned, existing and in-progress of FY25 3DEP data acquisition projects. 
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FY24 Status of 3DEP Quality Data
Map showing FY24 Status of 3DEP Quality Data as of September 30, 2024
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3DEP Quality Data by Collection Year
Map showing Status of 3DEP Quality Data by Collection Year as of September 30, 2023

News

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

Science

2025 Post-Wildfire Lidar Data for Los Angeles, CA

Following the devastating Los Angeles, California wildfires in January 2025, NV5 (a geospatial, engineering, and consulting company that serves as a prime contractor to the 3D Elevation Program via the USGS Geospatial Products and Services Contracts) acquired high-resolution airborne lidar data for the Palisades and Eaton impact areas. Through its partnership with University of California San...
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2025 Post-Wildfire Lidar Data for Los Angeles, CA

Following the devastating Los Angeles, California wildfires in January 2025, NV5 (a geospatial, engineering, and consulting company that serves as a prime contractor to the 3D Elevation Program via the USGS Geospatial Products and Services Contracts) acquired high-resolution airborne lidar data for the Palisades and Eaton impact areas. Through its partnership with University of California San...
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