Skip to main content
U.S. flag

An official website of the United States government

News

Browse or search the repository below for National Geospatial Program (NGP) news, announcements, events, project updates, and more.

Filter Total Items: 441
The 3D Hydrography Program at One Year

The 3D Hydrography Program at One Year

In the October 29, 2024 USGS Hydrography Community call, Steve Aichele, National Geospatial Program Hydrography Planning and Management Lead...

Read Article
USGS Releases New Topographic Maps for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands - Updated Maps for Essential Needs

USGS Releases New Topographic Maps for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands - Updated Maps for Essential Needs

The USGS is pleased to announce the release of new US Topo maps for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. These updated topographic maps offer...

Read Article
Jennifer Lacey Selected as Associate Director for Core Science Systems Mission Area

Jennifer Lacey Selected as Associate Director for Core Science Systems Mission Area

The U.S. Geological Survey is pleased to announce the selection of Jennifer Lacey as the new Associate Director (AD) for the Core Science Systems...

Read Article
New Training Video: Using Lidar Explorer

New Training Video: Using Lidar Explorer

Learn how to access lidar data through the LidarExplorer application in a new training video released by the National Geospatial Program.

Read Article
USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities for fiscal year 2025.

USGS announces elevation and hydrography data acquisition partnership opportunities for fiscal year 2025.

The U.S. Geological Survey has issued the 3D National Topography Model (3DNTM) Data Collaboration Announcement (DCA) for fiscal year 2025 3D Elevation...

Read Article
Now Available: USGS releases the 3D National Topography Model Call for Action - Part 1: The 3D Hydrography Program

Now Available: USGS releases the 3D National Topography Model Call for Action - Part 1: The 3D Hydrography Program

When fully implemented, the 3D Hydrography Program will provide benefits to the Nation estimated at more than $1 billion dollars annually.

Read Article
New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Michigan

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Michigan

Learn about 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) lidar data for Michigan in the new fact sheet -
The 3D Elevation Program - Supporting Michigan's Economy

Read Article
New report ranks USGS assets high among Earth observations systems surveyed

New report ranks USGS assets high among Earth observations systems surveyed

The United States Group on Earth Observations, also known as USGEO, recently released its 2023 Earth Observation Assessment (EOA) report focused on...

Read Article
3D Elevation data crucial to supporting the Nation’s infrastructure and maintaining economic security

3D Elevation data crucial to supporting the Nation’s infrastructure and maintaining economic security

While most Americans probably aren’t familiar with the 3D Elevation Program, or 3DEP, their lives have been unknowingly touched by the power of its...

Read Article
New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Ohio

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Ohio

A new 3DEP Fact Sheet has been released.

Read Article
USGS Announces Elevation and Hydrography Data Acquisition Partnership Awards supported by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

USGS Announces Elevation and Hydrography Data Acquisition Partnership Awards supported by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda

The U.S. Geological Survey has selected 21 projects in 18 states to receive funding for the collection of elevation and hydrography data through the...

Read Article
Planning an Outdoor Adventure? USGS’s topoBuilder creates custom topographic maps in 3 easy steps.

Planning an Outdoor Adventure? USGS’s topoBuilder creates custom topographic maps in 3 easy steps.

June is Great Outdoors Month, a celebration of encouraging everyone to go outdoors and embrace the natural world. 

Read Article
Was this page helpful?