Research Guides: Environmental Sciences: Geographic Information Systems Resources

Geographic Information Systems Resources

Google Earth - Ocean Layer
"Dive beneath the surface and visit the deepest part of the ocean, the Mariana Trench ..."
Google Maps
Provides directions, interactive maps, and satellite aerial imagery of the United States. On May 25, 2007, Google released Street View, which provides 360° panoramic street-level views of various U.S. cities.
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Free web mapping service application and technology that powers many map-based services. It offers street maps, a route planner, and an urban business locator for countries around the world. A related product is Google Earth, a standalone program for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux which offers enhanced globe-viewing features.
National Geologic Map Databases (USGS)
"Your Geoscience resource for maps and related data about: geology, hazards, earth resources, geophysics, geochemistry, geochronology, paleontology, and marine geology..."
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In cooperation with the Association of American State Geologists, Funded by the USGS National Cooperative Geologic Mapping Program, and Mandated by the National Geologic Mapping Act ...
CIESIN Columbia University's Center for International Earth Science Information Network
Specializes in global and regional network development, science data management, decision support and training, education and technical consultation services. CIESIN is the World Data Center A (WDC-A) for Human Interactions in the Environment. Site provides FTP access to international GIS datasets. CIESIN Gateway provides search and retrieval of SEDAC's (Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center) Data and Information Catalog Services. Multiple Catalog Search Service is also available.
National Atlas of the United States
US biology, geology, demography, environment, water and more.
California Digital Conservation Atlas
Combines data sets in the areas of terrestrial biodiversity, aquatic biodiversity, urban open space and rural recreation, working landscapes, stressors, and land conservation to provide a comprehensive mapping of California's natural resources.
California Environmental Information Catalog (CEIC)
The CEIC uses the CERES Catalog as an online directory for reporting and discovery of spatial data resources for California.
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Participants include cities, counties, utilities, state and federal agencies, private businesses and academic institutions that have spatial and other types of data resources. The Catalog has been developed through a collaborative effort with the California Geographic Information Association, California Environmental Resources Evaluation System, and the Federal Geographic Data Committee.