Course Description and Credit Information

This comprehensive series of videos is designed to provide you with a deep understanding of The National Map (TNM) and the wide array of products and services it offers. As the primary civilian mapping agency of the United States, USGS has spearheaded TNM as a vital resource within its National Geospatial Program. TNM plays a pivotal role in enhancing topographic information for the entire nation, with applications spanning from recreation to scientific analysis and emergency response.

 

Learning Objectives:

1. Gain a profound understanding of The National Map's importance within the USGS National Geospatial Program and its role in improving geospatial data for the nation.

2. Master the art of navigating The National Map Viewer, a primary gateway to visualize geospatial data. You will become proficient in using the interface and exploring the data content.

3. Explore advanced functionalities within the viewer, such as adding data, drawing on the map, and selecting data, empowering you to work more efficiently with geospatial information.

 General Course Information

Credits

1.25 CEU/CE/PDH/CH

HSW

Yes

Format

Pre-recorded webinar of the USGS National Geospatial Program.

Presenter

Industry Expert

 

US State Approvals

LA CES Approved

Yes

States: AK, AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, FL, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MN, MI, MO, MS, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NM, OH, OK, OR, PA, 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

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction to Using The National Map Products and Services

    1. The Eight Layers of The National Map

    1. The National Map Viewer Interface and Data Content

    1. The National Map Viewer Tool Functions_ Legend, Measure, Elev. Profile, Spot Elevations

    1. The National Map Viewer_ Adding Data

    1. Using The Draw Tool In The National Map Viewer

About this course

  • $33.73
  • 9 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content