18 February 2011

USGS Global Seamless Map Server

Access and download Interactive Maps from USGS Global Seamless Map Server. This enables a user to view and FREE download many geospatial data layers, such as National Elevation Dataset, National Land Cover Dataset, High Resolution Orthoimagery, and many more.

An approach is to provide free downloads of national base layers, as well as other geospatial data layers. These layers are divided into framework categories.
  • Places
  • Structures
  • Transportation
  • Boundaries
  • Hydrography
  • Orthoimagery
  • Land Cover
  • Elevation

Click here to access USGS Global Seamless Map Server

Information about The USGS Global Seamless Map Server, Product Information, FAQ's, and homepage Links are accessible through the home page. Each page contains a HELP button that offers assistance and information for the corresponding page.

A tutorial is designed to guide a user through the download process.
http://seamless.usgs.gov/tutorial.php

Below Screen-grab shows the live interactive easy-to-use interface of USGS Global Seamless Map Server.

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