Mines GIS Data

This Library Guide from the Colorado School of Mines offers a valuable overview of GIS resources, including software and extensive data repositories. It highlights access to Esri ArcPRO through a campus site license and recommends QGIS as a robust, open-source alternative that is free to download and use. These software options provide powerful tools for geospatial analysis and mapping.

The guide features a comprehensive collection of geospatial data sources, meticulously categorized into Colorado-specific and broader U.S. datasets. Colorado data links include resources from the Colorado Information Marketplace (CIM), Colorado Data Engine, GIS Colorado, GeoLibrary, CDOT, DRCOG, Denver Open Data, and Jefferson County. These sources cover a wide range of local and regional information, from infrastructure to demographic data and LiDAR.

For U.S. data, the guide points to authoritative sources such as The National Map, NSGIC, USDA NASS, USGS (Emergency Response, HDDS), USFWS Geospatial Services, FS Geodata Clearinghouse, Geospatial Data Gateway (GDG), and Data.gov. These national resources provide access to diverse datasets for environmental, agricultural, emergency, and general geographic analysis across the United States. This curated list is an excellent starting point for anyone seeking reliable geospatial information.