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Relative elevation model of the White River, Indiana -
Profile through Auckland, NZ lidar point cloud data. Sky Tower at center left. -
1 meter hillshade image of Yaquina Head, Oregon lidar -
D8 flow direction map from 30m SRTM data, Mt. Hood, Oregon -
3D visualization of lidar point cloud data of the Flatirons, Boulder, Colorado -
Black Rock Desert Wilderness, Nevada
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Nov 3, 2025
OpenTopography provides easy, centralized access to a diverse collection of topographic data. We strive to simplify data discovery by providing a single, accessible platform that integrates data from a variety of sources including the USGS 3D...
Oct 14, 2025
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Oct 13, 2025
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Nov 24, 2025
OpenTopography hosts hundreds of high-resolution point cloud datasets covering more than 500,000 km² globally. While our web-based data portal provides intuitive point-and-click access to these data, researchers increasingly need programmatic methods to build automated, reproducible workflows. We're excited to share a new...
Apr 24, 2025
By Hayley Bricker
Utility companies, responsible for providing power, water, and telecommunications services, rely on precise, high-resolution 3D elevation data of the Earth’s surface to plan projects, maintain infrastructure, and mitigate natural hazards. Light ranging and detection, or lidar, provides a powerful...