Subject Guides
- Binghamton University Libraries
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- Map Resources
- Government Map Resources
Map Resources: Government Map Resources
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Data Sets
- GeoPlatform.govSearch federal data sets and maps, create maps, browse community information, cooperate on data acquisitions, and publish your data on hosted map services.
- Interactive Census MapsThe Binghamton University GIS Core Facility makes census maps easily accessible.
- USDA Forest Service Geodata ClearinghouseYou can view and download geodata of the National Forest Lands. Geodata included are vector, raster, and Forest Service maps (topographic, visitor, and special projects). Also available are data sets from Forest Service research & development scientists, state GIS, and Automated Lands Project (ALP) data. Other resources available are the Ecological Subregions and the Foreign Agriculture Service Image Archive.
Government Information
- Atlas of CanadaOnline maps of Canada are available on such topics as the environment, people & society, economy, history, climate change, freshwater, health, reference, archives, and topography.
- NOAA ChartingNOAA's National Ocean Service provides products, tools, and services to ensure safe passage along our coastal waters.
- NOAA Tools and ResourcesThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's web page where you can find nautical charts, tidal current tables, and historic photo galleries, as well as products for coastal aerial photography, coastal survey maps, environmental sensitivity index maps, geodetic control points, etc.
- USGS Science ExplorerThis topical directory provides an alternate way to browse USGS science programs and activities. Explore within each topic by data, news, images, video, social media, and much more.
Local Information
- Broome County PlanningBroome County Planning publications.These include annual reports, construction data, census figures and town plans.
- New York State MuseumNew York State GIS datasets available as statewide datasets and regional datasets.
- NYS Gazetteer and GeoData CollectionThe University at Buffalo Libraries provide a database which facilitates searching and locating 38,000 places, features, and other geographic information within New York State. You can find latitude and longitude coordinates, as well as downloadable and digital raster graphics and digital maps files.