USGS - science for a changing world

National Geospatial Program Standards

National Hydrography Dataset Standards

Help -- Instructions

Available Documents Version
Date		 Available Formats
Standards for National Hydrography Dataset
DRAFT
Defines features, feature attributes, attribute values, delineation, representation rules, and data extraction for the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) at scales of 1:100,000 and smaller.
(131 p., 242KB, PDF)		 07/1999 PDF Document
Download the latest
Adobe Reader
Standards for National Hydrography Dataset - High Resolution
DRAFT
Defines features, feature attributes, attribute values, delineation, representation rules, and data extraction for the National Hydrography Dataset-High Resolution (NHD-HR) at scales larger than 1:100,000.
(145 p., 271KB, PDF)		 07/1999 PDF Document
Part 1: Template Development and Use, Standards for 1:24,000-Scale Digital Line Graphs and Quadrangle Maps (DLG-F/Quadrangle Maps)
Though this document is part of a different standard, it is useful in understanding how the NHD standard is composed. It explains the development of feature templates and how to use them effectively in the data collection and revision processes.
(82 p., 290KB, PDF)		 04/2001 PDF Document icon, links to Part 1 Template Development, Standards for 1:24,000-Scale Digital Line Graphs and Quadrangle Maps

Please note: NGP standards documents that are available in Adobe's PDF format require the latest version of the free Adobe Reader or the full version of Adobe Acrobat to view, navigate, or print. For additional information, please see the Help -- Instructions.

Get Adobe Reader icon, links to the Adobe Reader download site

If you have comments and (or) questions about National Hydrography Dataset standards or any other USGS NGP standards documents, please e-mail NGP Standards.

For comments or questions about other USGS products and (or) services, please contact Ask USGS -- Science Information and Library Services (SILS) or call 1-888-ASK-USGS (1-888-275-8747) or e-mail ask@usgs.gov.

Top | Help -- Instructions | NGP Standards Home | National Geospatial Programs Office | USGS Home

Accessibility FOIA Privacy Policies and Notices

Take Pride in America home page. USA.gov logo U.S. Department of the Interior | U.S. Geological Survey
URL: http://rockyweb.cr.usgs.gov/nmpstds/nhdstds.html
Questions or Assistance: Contact USGS
Last modified: Wednesday, 29-Aug-2007 08:37:42 MDT