Course Description and Credit Information

Course Description:

This course introduces landscape architects to next generation topographic mapping and the role of USGS mapping tools in site analysis, watershed planning, and environmental decision-making. Participants explore US Topo maps, The National Map, base map layers, topoBuilder, map customization, map extent selection, downloadable formats, and support resources. The course explains how current topographic mapping tools can help practitioners understand terrain, drainage, access, landform relationships, and site context for planning, restoration, infrastructure, conservation, and resilient landscape design.

 

Learning objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  1. Explain how USGS topographic mapping supports landscape and watershed planning.
  2. Identify key US Topo, National Map, and topoBuilder resources.
  3. Describe how base layers, map extent, and formats affect map usability.
  4. Apply topographic mapping concepts to site analysis, restoration, and infrastructure planning.



 General Course Information

Credits

1.0 CEU/CE/PDH/CH

HSW

Yes

Format

Pre-recorded webinar 

Presenter

Industry Expert


US State, District, and Territory Approvals

LA CES Approved

Yes

States, Districts, and Territories: AK, AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MO, MS, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, WY

Yes

North Carolina

Yes

Florida

Yes

New York
  ***Each licensee is responsible for determining if this course meets the state requirements

***

GA, MI, and MN
 **Explanation: There is no process to get courses pre-approved in your state, but there should be no issues getting this course approved.
  If not approved, we will exchange it for another course or provide a full refund.

Yes
**See explanation

 

Canada Provinces and Territories

British Columbia

Yes, per reciprocity with LA CES

Ontario

Yes, per reciprocity with LA CES

Alberta

Yes, per reciprocity with LA CES

Manitoba

Yes, per reciprocity with LA CES

 


Course curriculum

    1. Video

    1. Quiz

    1. Survey

About this course

  • Free
  • 3 lessons
  • 1 hour of video content