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Add USGS 3DEP to map view?

Open endolith opened this issue 1 year ago • 2 comments

In some places, USGS 3DEP data shows cliff edges/locations much better than satellite photos. I believe USGS is public domain?

Example: image

image

URL format:

https://elevation.nationalmap.gov/arcgis/services/3DEPElevation/ImageServer/WMSServer?FORMAT=image/png32&TRANSPARENT=TRUE&VERSION=1.3.0&SERVICE=WMS&REQUEST=GetMap&LAYERS=3DEPElevation:Hillshade%20Multidirectional&STYLES=&CRS={proj}&WIDTH={width}&HEIGHT={height}&BBOX={bbox}

https://github.com/osmlab/editor-layer-index/issues/1490

https://wiki.openstreetmap.org/wiki/USGS_3D_Elevation_Program#Using_the_USGS_3DEP_Digital_Elevation_Model

https://community.openstreetmap.org/t/is-it-ok-to-adjust-cliffs-to-match-usgs-3dep/98910

endolith avatar May 11 '23 20:05 endolith