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Data File Formats

Digital Raster Graphics:


Digital Line Graphs (DLGs), USGS


Digital Elevation Models:


Spatial Data Transfer Standard (SDTS) Information Site, USGS


GeoTIFF Format Specification, USGS


Digital Orthophoto FAQ, Georgia GIS Data Clearinghouse


TIGER FAQ, US Census Bureau

This is the index of frequently asked questions (FAQ) about TIGER/Line files, The TIGER Mapping Service, LandView, the Census Tract Street Index and ZIP Code data


Scientific Data Format Information FAQ, compiled by the newsgroup sci.data.formats