Acadia National Park Wild Gardens LiDAR Elevation Data

LiDAR Digital Elevation Model and point cloud data for the Wild Gardens of Acadia, produced and distributed by the National Park Service. The dataset includes elevation data products in DEM, ZIP, MMS, and DWG file formats, managed by the Department of the Interior. It was last updated in March 2026.

Use Cases

• Generate high-resolution Digital Elevation Models (DEMs) from the LiDAR point cloud for hydrological modeling of drainage and water resources.
• Analyze elevation and terrain features for mapping applications related to geohydrology and landform classification.
• Integrate the elevation data with other spatial datasets for environmental studies within Acadia National Park.

Strengths

• Data is produced and distributed by the authoritative National Park Service, Acadia National Park.
• Covers the specific geographic area of the Wild Gardens of Acadia.
• Includes multiple file formats (DEM, ZIP, MMS, DWG) for different use cases.

Limitations

• The specific spatial resolution, point density, and temporal coverage of the LiDAR survey are not provided.
• Data volume, row count, and column structure for the point cloud are unknown.
• The 'other-license-specified' license requires users to investigate terms before use.

Provenance

Source

National Park Service, Acadia National Park

Collection Method

LiDAR survey

Freshness

Last updated March 2026.

Geography

Wild Gardens of Acadia, Acadia National Park