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Ridgelines: Department of Interior Definition

Published by National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) | Department of Energy | Catalog Last Checked: April 25, 2026 at 08:42 AM | Dataset Last Updated: September 30, 2024 at 08:36 PM
This dataset represents ridgelines as defined by the Department of Interior (DOI): "Areas within 660 feet of the top of the ridgeline, where a ridgeline has at least 150 feet of vertical elevation gain with a minimum average slope of 10 percent between the ridgeline and the base." The dataset was created using the Geomorphons package from the University of Guelph, which can be found here: Geomorphons Package, and the 3DEP 1/3 arc-second digital elevation model. A TIF data file and a PNG map of the data are provided.

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  • Solar Photovoltaics and Land-Based Wind Technical Potential and Supply Curves for the Contiguous United States

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  • DOI Criteria - Ridgelines Detailed Map.png

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  • DOI Criteria - Ridgelines Detailed Data.tif

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