THE NATIONAL GRID
GIS DATA MODEL


Use the USNG to create high-resolution visualizations -- up and running in an hour!

This website provides the following:

  • Starter GIS datasets for Florida
  • Framework for custom data aggregation
  • Tips for advanced visualizations

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    The United States National Grid (USNG) is a national standard for emergency management. Adopted by FEMA and other agencies, the USNG can pinpoint any area on earth at flexible scales using a simple alphanumeric label.

    This accurate, flexible grid can now be used for GIS.

    The benefits?
    High-resolution data.
    Visualizations reveal data trends.
    Works with multiple scales.
    Uniform analysis and statistics.
    Transfer data between agencies (even at different scales).
    Archival made easy.
    Learn More.
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