Data and Resources
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NEW! CDEC Flow Stations with NHD AttributesZIP
This zipped file geodatabase contains two feature classes for use in a GIS....
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Download Data & Maps from The National MapWebsite
Interactive application that can be used to download National Hydrography...
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USGS - NHD Staged Products DirectoryWebsite
There a various ways to access the NHD data products. If you know the...
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National Hydrography Overlay Map Service (ArcGIS)ArcGIS GeoServices REST API
An ArcGIS overlay map mervice for visualizing hydrographic
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The National Map ServicesArcGIS GeoServices REST API
USGS National Map publishes 44 services including overlays of the National...
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California NHD Stewardship WebsiteWebsite
DWR is the steward for NHD and Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD ) in...
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USGS National Hydrography WebsiteWebsite
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USGS 3D Hydrography Program
The implementation of 3D National Hydrography Program (3DHP) marks the start...
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USGS National Hydrography Dataset Newsletter
Issues include the latest dataset updates, tips & tricks, upcoming...
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NHD Data DictionaryWebsite
Descriptions of attributes of NHD Feature Classes, Feature Domains, Reachcode...
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3D Hydrography Program Products: 3DHP_all 2023...
3D Hydrography Program service description, data dictionary, and notes from USGS
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NHD Stewardship Reports to the California...
The National Hydrography Dataset (NHD) is the authoritative surface water...
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California Business Rules for Updating the...PDF
This document describes the rules that our editors of California's portion of...
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NHD Major Rivers and Creeks ShapefileZIP
Major Rivers and Creeks in California selected from the NHD in a zipped...
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NHD Major Rivers ShapefileZIP
Major Rivers in California selected from the NHD in a zipped shapefile...
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NHD Major Lakes and Reservoirs ShapefileZIP
Major lakes and reservoirs in California selected from the NHD in a zipped...
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NHD Major Rivers and Creeks GeodatabaseZIP
Major Rivers and Creeks in California selected from the NHD in a zipped...
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NHD Major Rivers GeodatabaseZIP
Major Rivers in California selected from the NHD in a zipped shapefile...
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NHD Major Lakes and Reservoirs GeodatabaseZIP
Major lakes and reservoirs in California selected from the NHD in a zipped...
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NHD Major Rivers and Creeks GeopackageZIP
Major Rivers and Creeks in California selected from the NHD in a geopackage...
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NHD Major Rivers GeopackageZIP
Major Rivers in California selected from the NHD in a geopackage format....
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NHD Major Lakes and Reservoirs GeopackageZIP
Major lakes and reservoirs in California selected from the NHD in a...
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How to Use the NHD Visibility Filter in a GIS
The NHDFlowline feature class of the NHD now has an attribute field name...
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Reference Data Used in Updating the California NHDCSV
This is a spreadsheet used to record the datasets used for reference in the...
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NHD Data Model v2.3 PosterPDF
A pdf intended for poster-sized printing that provides a graphical depiction...
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National Hydrography Dataset Playlist on YouTubeWebsite
A collection of recordings of presentations and meetings by U.S. Geological...
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Memorandum of Understanding between USGS and DWRPDF
Document: The Memorandum of Understanding between the United States...
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USGS Letter re: End of NHD Editing PDF
DWR received this letter on September 30, 2022 from the Director of the USGS...
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USGS 3D Hydrography Program
This is the USGS website with information about the new 3D Hydrography...
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Hydrography Data Stewardship: Transitioning to...PDF
Slides from the presentation at the Esri Pacific User Conference, Sacramento,...
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Elevation-Derived Hydrography Challenges and...PDF
Presentation slides explaining the status of California Department of Water...
Additional Info
Field | Value |
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Publisher | The datasets are published by the United States Geological Survey, Department of the Interior |
Homepage URL | https://water.ca.gov/Programs/All-Programs/National-Hydrography-Dataset-Stewardship |
Contact Name | Jane Schafer-Kramer |
Contact Email | [email protected] |
Frequency | Irregular |
Public Access Level | Public |
Limitations | DWR makes no warranties or guarantees - either expressed or implied - as to the completeness, accuracy, or correctness of the data. DWR neither accepts nor assumes liability arising from or for any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading subject data. |
Language | English |
Temporal Coverage | 2001 to 2023 |
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Purpose | "The USGS manages surface water and hydrologic unit mapping for the Nation as geospatial datasets. These include the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and NHDPlus High Resolution (NHDPlus HR). Hydrography data are integral to a myriad of mission critical activities undertaken and managed by government entities (Federal, state, regional, county, local, Tribal), nonprofit organizations, and private companies. Hydrography data make it possible for these groups to, for example: Manage water such as stream flow and stormwater Monitor, manage, and report water quality Assess water availability and water rights Model and map flood risk Conserve terrestrial and aquatic habitats Manage fisheries, rangeland, timberlands, and agricultural lands Assess coastal hazards Plan for future land development activities and infrastructure development Manage riverine and coastal navigation and safety Provide recreational opportunities for citizens" |
Maintenance and Update Frequency | The National Hydrography Dataset became static in December 2023. No further updates will be made to the NHD. |
Point of Contact |
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P.O. Box 942836 Sacramento, CA 94236-0001 United States |
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Distribution Liability | DWR makes no warranties or guarantees — either expressed or implied — as to the completeness, accuracy, or correctness of the data. DWR neither accepts nor assumes liability arising from or for any incorrect, incomplete, or misleading subject data. |
Last Updated | April 4, 2024, 21:46 (UTC) |