Standards for LIDAR data accuracy, large scale maps, LASer (LAS) Common Data Exchange Format Activity and more.

Search by a geologic unit name (e.g., Dakota Sandstone) to find its geographic extent, age, geologic province and more. Other types of searches, as well as lexicons for Canada and Mexico, are also available.

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