Map & GIS Data Collection
Government Mapping Agencies
California State Mapping Agencies
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California Department of Fish and Game, Biogeographic Data Branch -
Data Products
- Description of products available including maps and GIS data
- California
Geological Survey
- Agency that maps information on the geology, natural resources, and
geologic hazards of California.
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California Spatial Information Library
- A series of GIS-related web pages to provide information on State
government GIS activities, access to statewide GIS data, and links to
the California GIS community
United States Federal Government Mapping Agencies
- Bureau of
Land Management, Cadastral Survey
- Cadastral survey and historical data on lands patented, along with
information on the mineral estate, resource conditions, and permits or
leases on Federal Lands
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Census Bureau, Maps and Cartographic Products
- Publicly available printed maps, free downloadable maps, generalized,
digital files suitable for use with GIS, interactive on-line mapping,
and much more.
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Central Intelligence Agency Maps & Publications
- Some online maps and information on purchasing CIA's foreign maps.
- Federal
Aviation Administration, National Aeronautical Charting Office
- Information concerning the publishing and distribution of United
States government civil aeronautical charts and flight information
publications.
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Federal Emergency Management Agency, Flood Hazard Mapping
- Division responsible for maintaining and updating the National Flood
Insurance Program maps.
- Federal Geographic
Data Committee
- Interagency committee composed of representatives from the Executive
Office of the President, Cabinet-level, and independent agencies for
developing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in
cooperation with organizations from State, local, and tribal
governments; the academic community; and the private sector.
- Fish and
Wildlife Service, National Wetlands Inventory
- Information about the Fish and Wildlife Service's wetland mapping
program, including an interactive mapping tool.
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Forest Service, National Forest and Grasslands Maps
- Information about availability and ordering Forest Service maps.
- National
Geodetic Survey
- Home page of NOAA's National Geodetic Survey (NGS) defines and manages
a national coordinate system that provides the foundation for
transportation and communication; mapping and charting; and a multitude
of scientific and engineering applications.
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National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) Products & Services
Available to the Public
- Information on how to obtain NGA produced topographic maps, nautical
and aeronautical charts and other publicly available products.
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National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Coast
Survey
- Nautical charts and related publications for the United States and
its territories.
- Natural
Resources Conservation Service, Soils
- Information concerning soil survey status, online soil surveys, and
downloadable soils data.
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United States Geological Survey (USGS)
- Geospatial data, information and links for information on USGS's
topographic maps, aerial photographs, geologic maps, etc.
- USGS Store
- Order USGS, US Forest Service, US National Park
Service, and National Geospatial-Information Agency Maps.
Foreign Government Mapping Agencies
