USGS Geographic Data Download

Data Sets Information:

These data files are for use in geographical information systems(GIS) for analysis and integration with other geospatial data. They are not directly viewable using WWW browser or image viewing tools.

Status Maps are available for a limited number of data sets.
Public Domain Software for use with DEM, DLG, LULC, and SDTS files.
Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS) information. Note: Please be aware that not all Native files have been converted to SDTS format. For a complete listing of data available in Native and SDTS, please go to EarthExplorer

1:250,000 Scale Digital Elevation Models (DEM)

Examples
Elevation Program (USGS Rocky Mountain Mapping Center HTML)
DEM Standards (HTML)
Review the 00README before downloading!
Alphabetical List

1:2,000,000 Digital Line Graphs (DLG) SDTS format only

Examples
DLG Standards
Review the 00README before downloading!
SDTS format only.
State
Graphics
SDTS DLGs require Master Data Dictionary
- SDTS Format Data Dictionaries: SDTS DLGs require the use of either the uncompressed SDTS Master Data Dictionary file as a single tar file for 1:2M, 100K, 1:24K or a series of uncompressed small files for 1:2M. 100K, 1:24K

1:24,000 Scale Digital Line Graphs (DLG) SDTS Format Only

Example
DLG Standards
Review the 00README before downloading!
SDTS format only.
Alphabetical List
State
SDTS DLGs require Master Data Dictionary
- SDTS Format Data Dictionaries: SDTS DLGs require the use of either the uncompressed SDTS Master Data Dictionary file as a single tar file for 1:2M, 100K, 1:24K or a series of uncompressed small files for 1:2M. 100K, 1:24K

1:250,000 & 1:100,000 Scale Land Use Land Cover (LULC)

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