The Polar Geospatial Center (PGC) at the University of Minnesota supports scientific research in the polar regions. PGC distributes high-resolution optical imagery, made available via the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency, to U.S. Government-funded polar scientists. Its wide array of services includes satellite imagery, topographic maps and educational content. PGC’s activities provide essential support for field operational activities, such as expedition, route and facility planning. The data provided by PGC also aid expansive studies documenting the evolution of the Earth’s cryosphere, supporting research in glaciology, geology, geophysics, and Earth System science. Examples of innovative imagery techniques and products that are made possible by PGC include: Digital Elevation Models for both polar regions, mapping seasonal changes of sea ice coverage and dynamics of continental ice sheets, quantifying meltwater on the ice sheet surface in Greenland and Antarctica, preparing detailed topography maps and permafrost changes, identifying actual coastlines masked by ice or meltwater, impacts of extreme weather events for polar atmospheric and ocean studies, watching polar flora seasonal changes and climate-driven ecosystem shifts, and even counting vertebrate (e.g., polar bears, penguins, etc.) populations. PGC facilitates scientists' access to geospatial resources and respective domain knowledge by providing the following products and services to the polar community: