Data Resources

Open Data Sources

Utah Data:

• Utah Geospatial Resource Center (UGRC): Access a comprehensive collection of geographic data for Utah, including land features, demographics, economics, environment, transportation, health, education, and public safety. Explore historical data, aerial imagery, and LIDAR to gain valuable insights for your projects.

Population and Demographics:

• NASA's Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC) : Explore datasets on population, sustainability, and more. Find information on human settlements, ecosystems, agriculture, and environmental challenges.
• Terra Populus : Explore data on population, land use, climate, and more. Gain insights into human-environment interactions.
• United States Census Bureau : Explore detailed geographic data on roads, water bodies, political boundaries, and more. The TIGER system provides accurate, up-to-date information for mapping and analysis.
• American Community Survey (ACS) : Explore detailed statistics based on regular surveys of individuals. Learn about population trends, demographics, and more.

Land Use and Land Cover:

• National Land Cover Database (NLCD) : Explore detailed land cover data for the United States from 2001 to 2021. Understand land use patterns, changes, and urbanization trends.
• National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) : Explore detailed information on wetlands and deep water habitats, including geospatial data and status and trends reports. Monitor changes in these critical ecosystems.
• Soil Survey Geographic Database (SSURGO) : Explore detailed soil information from the National Cooperative Soil Survey, collected over a century. Access detailed maps and tables for most areas in the United States as well as territories, commonwealths, and island nations served by the USDA-NRCS.
• Gridded National Soil Survey Geographic Database (gNATSGO) : Access comprehensive soil data for the entire United States, combining information from various sources into a single, seamless database.
• United States Forest Service (USFS) : Explore aerial images used to classify forest cover. Understand tree species, density, and health.

Climate and Environment:

• NASA Earth Observations : Access over 50 datasets on climate and environmental changes, updated daily, weekly, and monthly.
• Climate Data Online (CDO) : Your free source for historical global weather and climate data. Access daily, monthly, and yearly measurements of temperature, precipitation, wind, and more.
• National Ocean Service (NOS) : Your go-to for marine science expertise. Explore hydrography, shoreline mapping, nautical charting, and water level data.
• Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) : Access official flood hazard information from FEMA, supporting the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Find flood maps for your area and undersatand flood risks.

Infrastruture and Topography:

• Natural Earth : A free, high-quality map dataset that combines vector and raster data. It's a community-driven project supported by NACIS, perfect for any project, big or small.
• USGS Earth Explorer : Your go-to for free, high-resolution Earth data. Explore Landsat imagery, radar, aerial photos, digital maps, and more. Search by map or keyword.
• Open Topography : Your gateway to Earth's topography data. Explore elevation, vegetation, and built environment data, powered by advanced tools and resources.
• Shuttle Radar Topography Mission : Access detailed elevation models covering nearly the entire planet. Each tile represents a one-degree square, making it easy to find specific locations.
• Advanced Spaceborne Thermal Emission and Reflection Radiometer (ASTER) : Explore detailed maps of land surface temperature, emissivity, reflectance, and elevation, thanks to ASTER's high-resolution images.
• USGS Orthorectified Aerial Photographs : Explore high-resolution, georeferenced aerial photos of the United States, updated every 5 to 10 years. Orthoimages are ideal for mapping, analysis, and planning.
• U.S. National Map : Your source for accurate, up-to-date topographic maps of the United States. Explore detailed maps and data from the USGS and its partners.
• 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) : Explore the most comprehensive, up-to-date hydrography data for the United States. Discover lakes, streams, catchments, and more, derived from advanced LIDAR technology.

Historic Data:

• United States Archives and Records Administration Cartographic and Architectural Branch : Discover historic images of the United States. See how cities, landscapes, and people have changed over time.
• National Aerial Photography Program (NAPP) : Explore black and white aerial photos and infrared imagery of the United States from 1987 to 2004.
• National Aerial Imagery Program (NAIP) : Explore high-resolution aerial images of the United States, capturing the changing landscape through the growing season. Data from the USDA, updated annually.