GSR_024 USGS National Map

The National Map (TNM) supporting themes include boundaries, elevation, geographic names, hydrography, land cover, orthoimagery, structures, and transportation. Other types of georeferenced or mapping information can be added within TNM Viewer or brought in with TNM data into a GIS to create specific types of maps or map views and (or) to perform modeling or analyses. The 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) is managed by the USGS National Geospatial Program on behalf of the broader community with a goal of complete acquisition of nationwide lidar (IfSAR in AK) in 8 years to provide the first-ever national baseline of consistent high-resolution elevation data _ both bare earth and 3D point clouds _ collected in a time-frame of less than a decade. We also continue to be ready to meet growing needs for higher quality data, repeat coverage, and new products and services. These data serve government, public and private sector needs for a wide range of activities that include flood hazard mapping, precision agriculture, infrastructure planning and development, natural resource management, environmental assessment and a host of other applications. NMCorps is an online crowdsourcing mapping project with volunteers successfully editing structures in all 50 States, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. As part of The National Map, structures include schools, hospitals, post offices, police stations, cemeteries, and other important public buildings. By updating and verifying structures data, volunteers are making significant contributions to USGS National Structures Database, The National Map, and ultimately U.S. Topo Maps! Anyone with an interest in contributing can volunteer. It is easy to sign up and get started! All you need is access to the internet, an email address, and a willingness to learn. How to documentation including a comprehensive User Guide and a Quick Start Guide will have you up and editing quickly. Begin editing in your own hometown or anywhere in the U.S., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.