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Download Speed Issues - USGS

July 24, 2020

USGS download speeds have been very slow over the past week or so.  USGS has scheduled server maintenance this weekend and hopefully this will improve the speeds.

(This does NOT impact KY or TN DEM downloads)

Recommend using Quick Terrain Download tool instead of USGS LIDAR Tool until speed improves. https://vimeo.com/425831664


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Tuesday October 27, 2020 - Connection to the USGS FTP server has been restored. A GeoSync Z-Tools Software update is required. Open GeoSync Z-Tools and click the update label on the main toolbar.

Monday Morning October 26th - the USGS FTP service is not functioning properly. We are checking on the status and will post when the service is back working.

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