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The LGISC has compiled and developed a number of geospatial data resources and services that are freely available to the public. These resources are available for both novice and advanced users.

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Data Downloads
Internet MAP Servers
 

 Download Free Geospatial Data sets:
Louisiana Geospatial Metadata Catalog:
Geospatial Metadata Catalog

The Louisiana Geospatial Metadata Catalog:
Developed by the Louisiana Geographic Information Center (LAGIC), this data catalog provides access to over 100 FREE geospatial data sets in an easy to use search tool that allows users to find data sets via thematic and keyword queries.

Search results are easy to understand and include a browse graphic, brief description, and direct download of the data in a ZIP compression format.


ATLAS: Louisiana's Statewide GIS
ATLAS GIS Data Catalog

ATLAS: Louisiana's Statewide GIS
ATLAS is managed by the Computer Aided Design and geographic Information Systems (CADGIS) lab at Louisiana State University.

The ATLAS web sites provide an interactive map interface for querying and downloading GIS and mapping data for Louisiana.


LOSCO Data Catalog:
LOSCO Data Catalog

Louisiana Oil Spill Coordinator's Office (LOSCO) Environmental Baseline Inventory Data Catalog:
Enabled by the Louisiana Geographic Information Systems Council (LGISC), and the Office of Information Technology, LAGIC provides a central clearinghouse for Louisiana public-domain GIS data sets and geospatial metadata records.

The LOSCO Data Catalog provides a contributing agency and keyword search tool that will display the a small image of the data set and include a detailed description, download link, and access to the record's metadata.


Parish GIS Data Sources:

More to come soon...


US National Atlas:Raw Data Downloads
 

The National Atlas provides and index of map layers currently contained in nationalatlas.gov™, by broad subject categories that correspond to the chapters of the National Atlas.


 
 Internet Mapping Servers:
LouisianaMAP: Geospatial Information Services Portal
LouisianaMAP Geospatial Information Services Portal

With LouisianaMAP, anyone can interactively create, view, and print high-quality maps for any location within Louisiana.

Geographic data managed and maintained by local, state, and federal agencies have been seamlessly combined to allow YOU to easily create and print your own maps of Louisiana - for FREE.


LA Dept.of Environmental Quality: Make-A-Map

With LDEQ's Make-A-Map, you can make and use interactive maps inside your web browser. It allows you to add many types of data layers, including satellite imagery and aerial photography.


LA Dept.of Natural Resources: SONRIS

DNR's SONRIS Information Service The Strategic Online Natural Resources Information System (SONRIS) is an internet based service of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources to provide citizens direct access to the information services and resources managed by the DNR.


LA Dept.of Transportation & Development

DOTD GIS Web SiteAccess various information map services quickly and easily on the LA Dept. of Transportation & Development's GIS web site.

Mapping Services include: Highway Construction Projects, Land surface Elevation Maps, Hydrowatch & Traffic Information Stations, Geodetic Benchmark Survey, and Water Well Registration.

 

 2005 GIS DATA DVD
The May 2005 Supplemental GID DVD-ROM is Now Available!

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