The only book of its kind detailing how the National Hydrography Dataset is used within an ArcGIS environment. GIS for Surface Water: Using the National Hydrography Dataset enables scientists, managers, and students to understand the complexities of the vital surface waters of the United States. It triggers exploration and analysis by combining the ready-to-use powers of a comprehensive database of the nation's waters and the ArcGIS(R) platform for geographic data analysis and mapping. This book