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Links to more GIS Information and Data
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The GeoCommunity
www.geocomm.com
Site that contains numerous resources for GIS professionals, including news, articles, events, job info, and data.
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The Geography Network
www.geographynetwork.com
Maintained by ESRI, it is another great source for interacting with other GIS users, building applications, and searching for data.
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US Census Bureau
www.census.gov
The US Census Bureau collects and distributes an enormous quantity of data that can be used in conjunction with GIS. This site links to the Census Bureau directly but also links to numerous other useful organizations.
See also:
www.census.gov/geo/www/cob
This site is a good place to download US Census boundary files in ESRI shapefile and ArcInfo export format. Use them as basemaps in your GIS.
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North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis
www.cgia.cgia.state.nc.us/cgia
The North Carolina Center for Geographic Information and Analysis is the State agency responsible for maintaining and distributing geographic data to users throughout the State. There is a comprehensive list of available layers on their website.
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North Carolina Dept. of Transportation
www.ncdot.org/it/gis/DataDistribution/default.html
Another good source of base data for the entire state. Elevation data, contours, flood maps, and road centerlines are are among the files available for free download.
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Federal Geographic Data Committee
www.fgdc.gov/clearinghouse
The Federal Geographic Data Committee manages a sophisticated geospatial data search engine. Find the data you’re looking for by location, keyword, and time period.
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USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS)
www.edc.usgs.gov/geodata
Download USGS DEM, DLG, land cover, land use, and other datasets at various scales.
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National Park Service
www.nps.gov/gis
Large selection of national and regional scale datasets. The Park Service collects and maintains information on a dizzying array of natural resource, historical, ecological, and cultural phenomena.
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