Frequently asked question

Where can I acquire SDTS-DLG data?

Answer

SDTS line (DLG) data is available from the following U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Web site:

USGS SDTS-DLG data

The Master Data Dictionary for SDTS data can be downloaded from the same location. The Master Data Dictionary needs to be stored in a folder within the directory containing the data to be converted, and it must be named MASTERDD.

Note:
Please reference the article in the Related Information section, which outlines the correct procedure for unzipping the .tar.gz files containing the SDTS data.

Article ID:000005540

Software:
  • Legacy Products
  • ArcMap 9 x
  • ArcMap 8 x

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