Tools to Import Data
BLM Utilities (Sol Katz) sdts2dem32 -- converts SDTS-format DEM to standard DEM ftp://ftp.blm.gov/pub/gis/sdts/dem/win95/sdts2dem32.zip
SDTS Extension (David G. Tarboton, Utah State) extension that converts SDTS-format DEM to grid http://www.engineering.usu.edu/dtarb/SDTSext.html
FME evaluation copy http://www.safe.com/testdrv.htm
sdtsraster2grid included with ArcView 3.2
Notes:
Finding Data for 3D Terrain Modeling
Acquiring and Converting DLG Data
Two-Dimensional Mapping and Modeling
Terrain Modeling with ArcView 3DAnalyst
Label Features on Digital Maps
Converting and Using SDTS Digital Elevation Data
DEM-Based Terrain Modeling
Making Data More Manageable