GIS Lookup: Detailed Data Layer Listing

Data Layer GraphicTitle: "National Atlas: Water Data" (Dates Vary)
 
Description: The National Atlas provides hundreds of Geospatial data layers for download or online mapping. Most of the layers are produced by US Federal agencies, and are public domain, with no restrictions on use or sharing.

As of January, 2010, within the Water category, the following layer(s) are listed:

  • Aquifers
  • Aquifers of Alluvial and Glacial Origin
  • Arsenic in Ground Water
  • Dams
  • Ground Water Climate Response Network
  • Hydrologic Units (Watersheds)
  • NAWQA Surface Water Sampling Sites
  • North American Atlas - Glaciers
  • North American Atlas - Hydrography
  • North American Atlas - Sea Ice
  • Realtime Streamflow Stations
  • Streams and Waterbodies
  • Water Use 1985
  • Water Use 1990
  • Water Use 1995
  • Water Use 2000

For the most up to date version of these data, go to National Atlas Map Layers to read the full data descriptions and download the compressed data files.

Also, see NCSU Libraries Guide to National Atlas Data for information about other National Atlas data categories, older archived data versions, and file de-compression.


 
Keywords and Themes: Aquifers, Arsenic, Bodies of Water, Dams, Glaciers, Ground Water Climate Response Network, Groundwater, Hydrography, Hydrologic Units, National Atlas, Sea Ice, Streamflow, Streams, Surface Water Sampling Sites, Water Use Statistics,
 
Filename Prefix: varies
File Download (NCSU Affiliates only):   
Download Instructions: In the window that opens, search for and save locally all files with the above Filename Prefix.  
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Mapped Drive Folder: /natatlas/
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Data Type:
Feature Type: Varies
Coordinate System: Geographic Coordinates
Datum: NAD 83Map Units: Decimal Degrees

Spatial Extent: United States
Source Scale: Varies

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Collection Name: National Atlas
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Distribution Restrictions: PUBLIC DOMAIN

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Links to Metadata, Documentation, and Mapping:

Record ID: 3360_NatlAtl

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