Geographic Information System Data
The datasets of the NYS Museum which are posted here are made freely available.- Use of this data implies you understand the disclaimer associated with it.
- Our Metadata references are available from the NYS GIS Clearinghouse.
Data Format Information:
- File Format: Data is distributed in ARC/INFO® EXPORT format (with ".e00") extension or ArcInfo Shapefile (".shp").
- File Type: The EXPORT files are stored in DOS ASCII format.
- File Compression: Files are compressed with PKZIP 2.04g.
- File Decompression: Once downloaded to your site, the files can be decompressed using the software programs PKUNZIP in the DOS or Windows environment, or GUNZIP in the UNIX environment. UNIX users must change the ".zip" extension to ".e00.gz" before running GUNZIP on the files. UNIX users also have the option of using other UNIX shareware tools (such as ZIP for UNIX) to decompress the ".zip" file.
Dataset Guide:
The NYS Museum Dataset Guide has pertinent information on data files, including version and date of last update. This information is also available by viewing the metadata for each individual coverage in the NYS GIS ClearinghouseGIS Applications
Geology
Empire State Oil and Gas Information SystemThe Empire State Oil and Gas Information System is your complete resource for oil and gas data in the state of New York
Statewide Based Coverages
Boundary Data
We have tiled the State using 5 tiles.
This Index Map shows old and new ArcInfo coverages. Statewide coverages are "clipped" to the boundaries of these sheets to coincide with source maps. Old coverage system tiled the state using 10 tiles, the new method uses 5. The 5 tiles that comprise the state are based on the paper map sheets.
Boundary Files: The 5 Tile Coverages used by the NYS Museum
| Data Set | Scale | Region | ArcInfo and ArcView |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide | bndadir.zip |
| Finger Lakes Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide | bndfing.zip |
| Hudson Mohawk Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide | bndhudm.zip |
| Lower Hudson Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide | bndlhud.zip |
| Niagara Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide | bndniag.zip |
Surficial Geology
Paper Map Set
Descriptions of material types are available on the paper map set. Order the Paper Map Set - Map & Chart Series Number 40Surficial Geology Legend: Explanation of surficial materials
- Listed alphabetically: Web Format or Text Format (.txt)
- Grouped by depositional environment: Web Format or Text Format (.txt)
| Data Set | Scale | Region | ArcInfo and ArcView | Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide |
adir_s.zip.e00 adir_shape.zip.shp |
Adirondack metadata |
| Finger Lakes Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide |
fing_s.zip.e00 fing_shape.zip.shp |
Finger Lakes metadata |
| Hudson Mohawk Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide |
hudm_s.zip.e00 hudm_shape.zip.shp |
Hudson Mohawk metadata |
| Lower Hudson Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide |
lhud_s.zip.e00 lhud_shape.zip.shp |
Lower Hudson metadata |
| Niagara Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide |
niag_s.zip.e00 niag_shape.zip.shp |
Niagara metadata |
Bedrock Geology
Bedrock Geology Legend: Explanation of bedrock materialsVersion 1.0 7-26-99
Descriptions of material types are available on the paper map set
Order the Paper Map Set -Map & Chart Series Number 15
| Data Set | Scale | Region | ArcInfo and ArcView | Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adirondack Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide | adir_bedr1a.zip | Adirondack metadata |
| Finger Lakes Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide | fing_bedr1a.zip | Finger Lakes metadata |
| Hudson Mohawk Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide | hudm_bedr1a.zip | Hudson Mohawk metadata |
| Lower Hudson Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide | lhud_bedr1a.zip | Lower Hudson metadata |
| Niagara Sheet | 1:250,000 | Statewide | niag_bedr1a.zip | Niagara metadata |
Faults of New York
Preliminary Brittle Structure Map of New York.
| Data Set | Scale | Region | ArcInfo and ArcView | Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY Faults | 1:250,000 | Statewide | nyfaults.zip | Brittle Structure metadata |
Paper Map Set
School Data
Coming SoonRegional Based Coverages
Upper Saranac Lake Watershed
The following datasets were produced for the EPA funded report titled "The State of Upper Saranac Lake, NY."| Data Set | Scale | Region | ArcInfo and ArcView | Metadata |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathymetric Points | NA | Upper Saranac Lake | bath_pts.zip | Bathymetric metadata |
| Shoreline Development 1997 | 1:8,000 (approximate) | Upper Saranac Lake | devel97.zip | Shoreline Development metadata |
Topographic Maps - Geological Survey Collection
The NYS Geological Survey maintains a full inventory of 1:24,000 topographic maps of the State for use by staff, and for examination by the general public. It does not, however, sell topographic maps. The Survey also has a collection of stable base mylar maps of the Adirondack region at 1:24,000 and 1:62,500. Many of these maps are long out-of-print, and have been designated "Historical Maps" by the U.S. Geological Survey.Disclaimer / Notice:
While every effort has been made to insure the integrity of this digital data, the New York State Education Department ("NYSED") makes no representation or warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to its accuracy, completeness, or usefulness for any particular purpose or scale. NYSED assumes no liability for damages resulting from the use of any information, apparatus, method or process disclosed in this dataset, map or text, and urges independent site-specific verification of the information contained herein. Any use of trade, product or firm names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by NYSED.
