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3D Elevation Program

The mission of 3DEP is to respond to growing needs for current high-quality topographic data and 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

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for New Mexico

The Feasibility of Using Lidar-Derived Digital Elevation Models for Gravity Data Reduction

New 3D Elevation Program Fact Sheet for Rhode Island

Publications

The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Connecticut's economy The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting Connecticut's economy

Introduction Connecticut has a diverse, largely forested landscape characterized by hills and low mountains in the Western Upland, hills in the Eastern Upland, ridges and broad valleys in the Central Lowland, and many beaches and harbors along the coast of Long Island Sound. Connecticut is manufacturing and service focused, ranking almost highest among the 50 States in the United States...
Authors
Laura Harrington, Dan Walters

The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting New Mexico’s Economy The 3D Elevation Program—Supporting New Mexico’s Economy

Introduction Federal, State, Tribal, and local entities managing lands in New Mexico have concerns about wildfire risk, wildlife habitat, and flood risk. Land managers in urban areas along the Rio Grande corridor and in the State’s rural northwest and southeast also have concerns about existing and developing roads, buildings, and other infrastructure. Federal, State, Tribal, and local...
Authors
Carol Lydic

The feasibility of using lidar-derived digital elevation models for gravity data reduction The feasibility of using lidar-derived digital elevation models for gravity data reduction

Gravity data require submeter elevation accuracy for data processing, and differential global navigation satellite system (dGNSS) equipment is commonly used to acquire three-dimensional positional data to achieve such accuracy. However, lidar (light detection and ranging) data are commonly used to develop digital elevation models (DEMs) of Earth’s surface. Therefore, using elevations...
Authors
Jacob T. Murchek, Benjamin J. Drenth, James J. Reitman, Eric D. Anderson, Benjamin P. Magnin, James M. DeGraff

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...
2025 Post-Wildfire Lidar Data for Los Angeles, CA

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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