UH Manoa Library GIS Data Guide

This guide offers a structured overview of geospatial data resources, primarily focusing on Hawaiʻi and the Pacific Islands. For Hawaiʻi, it directs users to the Statewide GIS Program, providing access to a Geospatial Data Portal and direct download links. Separate sections are dedicated to Honolulu City and County, Hawaiʻi County, and Kauaʻi County, each linking to their respective open data hubs.

Beyond general GIS data, the guide also highlights specialized datasets for Hawaiʻi, including bathymetry, coastal imagery mosaics, and climate data portals such as the Hawaiʻi Climate Data Portal and Rainfall Atlas. It also lists resources for Hawaiian Land Divisions. Additionally, a section on commercial imagery sources, like R.M. Towill Corporation, is included for aerial photography of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific.

For the broader Pacific Islands, the guide points to significant data repositories such as the American Samoa Geospatial Portal, the Asia-Pacific Data Research Center for oceanographic and atmospheric data, and PacGeo (Pacific Data Hub), which offers open-access geophysical, geodetic, and marine spatial datasets for the entire region.