Will I be able to see my house in the aerial photograph?
Home >FAQ
USGS Frequently Asked Questions
Question:
Will I be able to see my house in the aerial photograph?
Answer:
The National Aerial Photography Program (NAPP) photography provides the most detail. The NAPP photography are acquired at 20,000 feet above mean terrain with a 6 inch focal length lens. The flight lines are quarter quad-centered on the 1:24,000-scale USGS maps. NAPP photographs have an approximate scale of 1:40,000, and are acquired on B/W or CIR film, depending on state or federal requirements. You would probably be able
to identify your neighborhood. There is no guarantee that your home would be
distinguishable.
