topic Re: Two questions: Elevation layer and production API in Developers Questions

Two questions: Elevation layer and production API

ElenaCourtney — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 23:19:44 GMT

Hello,

I have two questions:
1. Do you have elevation data layer to add to the map for e.g. mountains or anything really above sea level?

2. My prototype goes through three stages: dev-stage-lab. Do I need to purchase API key to move it to lab (currently it is our prod environment)? We are planning on going into production within the next two-three months. What are the quotes and rules for free API vs paid one?

Thank you!

Re: Two questions: Elevation layer and production API

GlenterpriseUK — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:24:02 GMT

Hi @ElenaCourtney,

1. It depends what you want to achieve as your end result. You can check this ArcGIS Elevation service | Esri Developer REST APIs documentation | Esri Developer or this Elevation Layers - Overview

2. You can use a combination of OAUTH/API Keys and benefit from the usage of Python API.

Hope it helps.

Regards,

Glen

Re: Two questions: Elevation layer and production API

ElenaCourtney — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 13:21:54 GMT

Would #2 be free even in lab/production or will I have to purchase something? Thank you for your help!

Re: Two questions: Elevation layer and production API

GlenterpriseUK — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:00:18 GMT

Hi @ElenaCourtney,

OAuth and API Keys are included with any ArcGIS Online subscription

Tutorial: Create OAuth credentials for app authentication | Documentation | Esri Developer

Regards,

Glen

Re: Two questions: Elevation layer and production API

ElenaCourtney — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:34:41 GMT

Hi Glen,

another follow up question. For elevation pricing, it says 50K are free and then $1 for each 1000. Are 1000 hovers or clicks? What are they? Thank you!

Re: Two questions: Elevation layer and production API

GlenterpriseUK — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:52:14 GMT

Hi @ElenaCourtney,

ArcGIS Elevation service | Esri Developer REST APIs documentation | Esri Developer this is only available if you are using ArcGIS Location Platform and not ArcGIS Online.

Please see below:

Regards,

Glen

Re: Two questions: Elevation layer and production API

ElenaCourtney — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:06:57 GMT

Thank you! Are your services US based only or worldwide for elevation or anything else?

Re: Two questions: Elevation layer and production API

GlenterpriseUK — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:09:49 GMT

Hey @ElenaCourtney,

This is global coverage example Terrain 3D - Overview same applies when you use the ArcGIS Elevation service.

Regards,

Glen

Re: Two questions: Elevation layer and production API

ElenaCourtney — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:16:37 GMT

Sorry, you said this is only available when we are using location platform and not online platform. Do you mean that elevation is not available on the online platform? Can you please elaborate?

Re: Two questions: Elevation layer and production API

GlenterpriseUK — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:18:43 GMT

In ArcGIS Online you have the Elevation Layers from the group that I shared.

In ArcGIS Location Platform you can use the Elevation Service.