The ARIA Project Providing Imagery for Arizona Posted on January 18, 2006 This fine resource from the University of Arizona is an interdisciplinary resource system for digital image and map data for the Sonoran desert region, including the U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico. Users will find instructional and outreach activities in remote sensing and spatial analysis on integrated regional assessments as well as a wealth of data (DRG, DEM, DOQQs) for use in their GIS.
The MIT/MassGIS Digital Orthophoto Project Posted on January 24, 2005 The Planning Support Systems Group of the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning has been developing tools to access digital orthophotos and their metadata since 1995.
New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN) Posted on December 14, 2005 The New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN) is THE gateway to geospatial information in New Jersey. The NJ Office of GIS has redesigned the NJ Spatial Data Clearinghouse to provide enhanced access to geodata through the NJGIN Explorer. Of particular interest to the GISuser, the site has available (for free) The 2002 Orthophotos in MrSID format.
Michigan Center for Geographic Information (CGI) Posted on October 23, 2005 The Michigan Center for Geographic Information (CGI) provides leadership, technical expertise and policy for the development, use, dissemination, promotion and sharing of geographic information in the state of Michigan. Of particular interest to the GISuser, the data library with more than 60 data layers available.
Vermont Center For Geographic Information (VCGI) Posted on October 18, 2005 The VCGI is a fine GIS user resource for GIS data, information, and activities in the State of Vermont. VCGI is a public non-profit chartered by the State of Vermont to assist the Vermont GIS Community. The storage and provision of free digital geographic data created by members of the VT GIS community are two of the most important tasks that VCGI performs. Anyone can visit the VCGI web site to download this GIS data.
Texas Hazard Mapping & Mitigation Program Posted on September 23, 2005 The Texas Hazard Mitigation Package (THMP) an online digital geographic data resource for hazard analysis in Texas. A great find, this data-rich portal offers visitors a wealth of GIS data as well as some fantastic interactive mapping packages... most noteworthy, fire up the IMS and you can easily map a county and view historical hurricane tracks, flood-prone areas, evacuation routes, and other signifigant themes... for those planning or mapping for emergency response in Texas this is must bookmark!
Track Storm Flooding in Real-Time Posted on August 26, 2005 Did you know that from your desk you can monitor the effect of Hurricane Katrina on Florida’s waterways? The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) WaterWatch Web site can show you what’s happening to streams in your local area and show you the places most affected by heavy rains expected from the storm. From the Stream to Your Desktop…
Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC) Posted on August 25, 2005 The Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC) provides a wide range of Geographic Information System (GIS) support to the State of Utah. AGRC maintains the State Geographic Information Database which includes aerial photography, topo maps, elevation data (DEMs), and numerous other spatial data products.
TNRIS... maps, information, and digital data for the state of Texas Posted on August 23, 2005 The Texas Natural Resources Information System (TNRIS), a Division of the Texas Water Development Board, is the state's clearinghouse for maps, aerial photos, and digital natural resources data. TNRIS also serves as a distribution center for U.S. Geological Survey maps and has numerous other map collections available for in-house use or reproduction.
Tennessee Federal GIS Data Server Posted on August 12, 2005 Developed by a consortium of Federal GIS personnel throughout the state of Tennessee, this server distributes spatial data layers that are shared among Federal, State, and local GIS facilities. Using this fine resource, visitors have simple and fast access tenabling download of DOQQs, DEM, and DRG data for the State of Tennessee. Another great GIS data portal and a must bookmark for those requiring spatial data for Tennessee.
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This fine resource from the University of Arizona is an interdisciplinary resource system for digital image and map data for the Sonoran desert region, including the U.S. Southwest and northern Mexico. Users will find instructional and outreach activities in remote sensing and spatial analysis on integrated regional assessments as well as a wealth of data (DRG, DEM, DOQQs) for use in their GIS.
The Planning Support Systems Group of the MIT Department of Urban Studies and Planning has been developing tools to access digital orthophotos and their metadata since 1995.
The New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN) is THE gateway to geospatial information in New Jersey. The NJ Office of GIS has redesigned the NJ Spatial Data Clearinghouse to provide enhanced access to geodata through the NJGIN Explorer. Of particular interest to the GISuser, the site has available (for free) The 2002 Orthophotos in MrSID format.
The Michigan Center for Geographic Information (CGI) provides leadership, technical expertise and policy for the development, use, dissemination, promotion and sharing of geographic information in the state of Michigan. Of particular interest to the GISuser, the data library with more than 60 data layers available.
The VCGI is a fine GIS user resource for GIS data, information, and activities in the State of Vermont. VCGI is a public non-profit chartered by the State of Vermont to assist the Vermont GIS Community. The storage and provision of free digital geographic data created by members of the VT GIS community are two of the most important tasks that VCGI performs. Anyone can visit the VCGI web site to download this GIS data.
The Texas Hazard Mitigation Package (THMP) an online digital geographic data resource for hazard analysis in Texas. A great find, this data-rich portal offers visitors a wealth of GIS data as well as some fantastic interactive mapping packages... most noteworthy, fire up the IMS and you can easily map a county and view historical hurricane tracks, flood-prone areas, evacuation routes, and other signifigant themes... for those planning or mapping for emergency response in Texas this is must bookmark!
Did you know that from your desk you can monitor the effect of Hurricane Katrina on Florida’s waterways? The U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) WaterWatch Web site can show you what’s happening to streams in your local area and show you the places most affected by heavy rains expected from the storm. From the Stream to Your Desktop… 
The Utah Automated Geographic Reference Center (AGRC) provides a wide range of Geographic Information System (GIS) support to the State of Utah. AGRC maintains the State Geographic Information Database which includes aerial photography, topo maps, elevation data (DEMs), and numerous other spatial data products.
The Texas Natural Resources Information System (TNRIS), a Division of the Texas Water Development Board, is the state's clearinghouse for maps, aerial photos, and digital natural resources data. TNRIS also serves as a distribution center for U.S. Geological Survey maps and has numerous other map collections available for in-house use or reproduction.
Developed by a consortium of Federal GIS personnel throughout the state of Tennessee, this server distributes spatial data layers that are shared among Federal, State, and local GIS facilities. Using this fine resource, visitors have simple and fast access tenabling download of DOQQs, DEM, and DRG data for the State of Tennessee. Another great GIS data portal and a must bookmark for those requiring spatial data for Tennessee.
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