Geographic Information System (GIS)

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.

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Published Geologic Maps

Boundary Data

This Index Map shows ArcInfo coverages for the State of New York. Statewide coverages are "clipped" to the boundaries of these sheets to coincide with source maps.

Surficial Geology Shape Files

surf_adk
Adirondacks Surficial Shape
1:250,000
Statewide
surf_fingerlakes
Finger Lakes Surficial Shape
1:250,000
Statewide
surf_hudsonmohawk
Hudson Mohawk Surficial Shape
1:250,000
Statewide
surf_lowerhudson
Lower Hudson Surficial Shape
1:250,000
Statewide
surf_niagara
Niagara Surficial Shape
1:250,000
Statewide

Bedrock Geology Shape Files

Adirondack_Bedrock_Sheet_tn
Adirondack Bedrock Sheet
1:250,000
Statewide
Finger Lakes Bedrock sheet
Finger Lakes Bedrock Sheet
1:250,000
Statewide
Hudson_Mohawk_Bedrock_Sheet_tn
Hudson Mohawk Bedrock Sheet
1:250,000
Statewide
Lower_Hudson_Bedrock_Sheet_tn
Lower Hudson Bedrock Sheet
1:250,000
Statewide
Bedrock_Master_Legend_tn
Master Legend (JPG only)
Statewide
Niagara_Bedrock_Sheet_tn
Niagara Bedrock Sheet
1:250,000
Statewide

Physiographic Maps

NYS physiographic map
Physiographic Map of NY
Statewide

Brittle Structures of New York

Brittle Structures of New York-Map
Brittle Structures of New York (nyfaults)
Statewide

Disclaimer

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.