This metadata document describes the collection and processing of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) data over an area along the coast of Maine. Data was collected at a nominal two (2) meter post spacing between points. Two elevation data sets were compiled in this project, first surface returns, in which features that are above the ground, such as buildings, bridges, tree tops, etc. have not been eliminated and a Bare Earth Data set. Original contact information: Contact Org: NOAA Office for Coastal Management Phone: 843-740-1202 Email: coastal.info@noaa.gov This data set is an LAZ (compressed LAS) format file containing LIDAR point cloud data.