CT 2016 Elevation (DEM)

This image service is available through CTECO, a partnership between UConn CLEAR and CT DEEP. This layer is a hydro-flattened bare earth digital elevation model (DEM) derived from the classified Lidar point cloud covering the state of Connecticut. This service (called Statewide2016) will persist even as other elevation dates become available. Connect to the Elevation service to always have the latest and greatest service without changing the connection. Visit the CT ECO Map and Image Services page for a complete list of available elevation services. 2016 Statewide Extent: Connecticut Dates: 2016 (March 11 - April 16), between snow melt and leaf out Data Info: statewide Digital Elevation Model (DEM), which is a bare earth elevation raster with no functions applied Pixel Resolution: 2 foot DEM raster derived from QL2 Lidar point cloud with a minimum of 2 points per square meter. The bare earth elevation from the points were averaged to get the elevation value for each pixel in the DEM. Projection: CT State Plane NAD 83 (2011) Feet (EPSG 6434) Service Projection: WGS 1984 Web Mercator Auxiliary Sphere (EPSG 3857) More Information - All About the 2016 Data Collection (Imagery and Lidar) - All about Connecticut Lidar Elevation - Lidar Elevation on CT ECO Explained - Metadata - Download DEM and Points Tips - The elevation service contains processing templates like hillshade, slope, and aspect, that can be applied to change the appearance of the layer. - Symbology is another useful and easy way to display the elevation differently. Credit and Funding