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National Geospatial Datasets

For information on how to obtain digital data available through NCGC or for technical assistance with Web site data requests and downloads, you may email us or call 1-800-672-5559.

Digital Elevation Data (DEM, NED, LIDAR, & IFSAR)
Information on digital elevation data collection methods, data types, applications, and ordering.
Digital Raster Graphics (DRG)
Information about Digital Raster Graphics (DRGs) and Enhanced DRGEs, a non-proprietary product of a USGS DRG in which the map collar information has been removed, and the various scales available for ordering.
Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database
Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database access, ordering, and download.
State Soil Geographic (STATSGO) Database
State general soil maps made by generalizing the detailed soil survey data.
Watershed Boundary Data (WBD)
Information about watershed boundary GIS coverages, their completion status, availability, and usage.

Dataset Development Requests

Users of GIS data often need custom datasets created, integrated, or transformed to meet specialized needs. As resources allow, NCGC will assist the NRCS state and county offices in meeting these needs. For assistance, please contact the Geospatial Technology Branch Leader.

Geospatial Data Servers

Geospatial Data Gateway

The NRCS Geospatial Data Gateway provides one-stop shopping for natural resources or environmental data anytime, from anywhere, to anyone. The Gateway was developed and implemented in February 2001 to automate the ordering and delivery of geospatial data to the field offices. Over 40 data layers are now available through the Gateway. The staff continually acquires, integrates, and refreshes data warehoused for the Gateway.

NSDI NRCS Clearinghouse Gateway

NRCS Clearinghouse Gateway to the NSDI. Search metadata from over a hundred geospatial data servers (nodes).

Soil Survey

The Soil Data Mart serves available soil tabular and spatial data. Download data for a soil survey area.

Last Modified: 07/09/2008