Create base plans from the Iowa topographic map

Search, create, and collaborate with Iowa topographic data faster than ever before!

Base plans created in minutes

Why do civil engineers, planners, and designers use Equator to create base plans? The Iowa topographic map can be used to export many data types directly into a CAD format. Try Equator today and start extracting topographic data today.

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Assisting flood experts with hazard area assessment

Flood experts use the Iowa Topographic map in Equator to generate cross sections from built in topography. The best available topographic data for the State of Iowa is available using Equator.

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Where does the data come from?

The United States Geological Survey (USGS), specifically their 3D Elevation Program (3DEP) manages the nations public LiDAR dataset. You can read more about the 3DEP here. In general, the built-in point clouds are sourced from a library of airborne LiDAR surveys that are managed by the USGS, and connected to Equator for ease of access.

How accurate is the map?

Most of the LiDAR data that you will find in Equator is derived from Quality Level 0, 1, 2 or 3 LiDAR.

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Adair County
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