UMN Geospatial Data

This guide is designed to identify and provide access to a wide variety of online GIS data and resources. While not exhaustive, its goal is to offer comprehensive access to geospatial information. Users are encouraged to contact the Borchert Map Library for suggestions to enhance this collection, and additional guidance on locating GIS data is available on the "How Do I Find GIS Data?" page.

The guide organizes resources into several key categories, including Digital Resources, National Data Resources, Regional Data Resources, Minnesota-specific data, and data for Surrounding States. This structured approach helps users navigate through a vast collection of geospatial information effectively.

Specific digital resources highlighted include licensed online tools and data sources, resources available in the Automated Cartographic Information Center (ACIC) with ESRI-format shapefiles and base maps, and U-Spatial Data (UMN access only) which features NAIP imagery, county imagery, and Minnesota elevation data like LiDAR and DEMs. Other valuable resources include OpenStreetMap data and ProQuest Statistical Datasets, offering national data resources across subjects such as agriculture, biology, census, environment, geology, land use/land cover, meteorology, recreation, and transportation.