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General Spatial Data Resources

WAGDA - The Washington State Geospatial Data Archive, maintained by the UW Libraries Map Collection & Cartographic Information Services, is both a great source for GIS and census data, and an excellent resource for information about working with census data in GIS. WAGDA's geodatabase covers most of the data provided by the various departments of the Seattle City and King County Governments.

Data.gov - National geodata files provided by numerous federal agencies. The GEODATA Catalog houses data in categories such as demography, health, environment, military, and economics.

Diva-GIS Spatial Data - Collection of several very useful global GIS data layers. Note the extensive global administrative boundaries Diva-GIS (GADM) data

Global Land Cover Facility - Provides remotely sensed data resources. Free satellite imagery can be previewed and downloaded at Earth Science Data Interface (ESDI) website.

The Consortium for Spatial Information (CGIAR-CSI) - Providers of SRTM 90m Digital Elevation Data for the entire world.

Open Street Map - User Created street data for various countries across the globe. Shapefile extracts by continent can be accessed at Cloudmade.com.

Topical GIS Spatial Data Sources

Demographic Data

NHGIS: National Historical GIS - Aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States from 1790 to the latest census data release. Hosted by the Minnesota Population Center at the Unversity of Minnesota.

Washington State Office of Financial Management - Various GIS Data including Tiger and census files, population and housing estimates, minority population maps, and other Washington State GIS databases. Also provides links to other Washington State agencies hosting GIS data, including the Department of Ecology, Department of Health, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Revenue, Department of Transportation, and Washington State Geographic Information Council.

American FactFinder - Access to tabular data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Health Data

Washington State Department of Health - Public Health data ranging from locations, such as hospitals, clinics, special housing, and health related resources. Shapefiles and metadata are located within the data section of the website

CDC Resources for Creating Public Health Maps - A comprehensive list of US state-level GIS data resources and general information about GIS in public health.

Non-Spatial Data Resources

Data.Seattle.Gov - Public datasets generated by various departments of Seattle City government. Data categories include community, crime, education, fire, permitting, and transportation.

King County Assessors Data - Public records of the Assessor's Property Information files. The site also includes annual, area, and statistical assessment reports.

Seattle Police Department - Includes crime statistics and tract level crime data for Seattle.

GIS Data Sites With Links To Other Data Resources

University of Washington Library - Search for GIS data available through the UW Library (i.e. search keyword "Seattle shapefile")

UW ESS Geomorphological Research Group - Free local GIS data as well as links to other GIS data resource sites. Hosted by the UW Earth and Space Sciences department

UW ESS PRISM Spatial Data Servers - A private SDE server with password protected data hosted by ESS and the Puget Sound Regional Synthesis Model (PRISM). Passwords are available after registration.

UW Consortium for Geospatial Information - A catalog of UW departments and faculty using GIS as well as available courses in GIS.

UW Spatial Information Technology, GIS, and Remote Sensing - Links to UW GIS repositories.

Washington State Geographic Information Council - The statewide body responsible for coordinating and facilitating the use and development of Washington State's geospatial information.

GeoData.gov - GeoData search site for all US geo data and websites with geodata.

Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) - Links to various social and scientific datasets. Hosted by Columbia University.

Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC) - Links to various socioeconomic datasets. Hosted by Columbia University's CIESIN.

Federal Geographic Data Committee - Coordinated federal committee for sharing GeoData of all types.

International Geospatial Data Catalog - Global GIS data.

MapCruzin - An extensive database with shapefiles of all sorts. Data types include demographic, health, population, environmental, and crime for many countries across the globe.

On Campus Resources

Map Collection & Cartographic Information Services Unit - Located at Suzzalo Library on the ground floor

CSSCR - The UW Center for Social Science Computation and Research located on the ground floor of Savery Hall.

GIS Instruction

Through the University of Washington

UW GIS Courses - The University of Washington Consortium for Geographic Information and Analysis (UWCGIA) hosts a list of courses in GIS and related fields offered at UW

UW Extension GIS Certificate Program - The UW Extension program offers a 3-quarter long GIS Certificate program designed for working professionals

CSSCR - The UW Center for Social Science Computation and Research offers several short introductory GIS courses on various topics

Online

University of Arkansas Libraries - Provides a series of ArcGIS tutorials based loosley on the highly recommended instructional text, Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop

Still can't find the data or training you're looking for?

Email the CSDE GIS group for help on finding the data you are looking for.




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WAGDA's geodatabase covers most of the data provided by the various departments of the Seattle City and King County Governments. Data.gov - National geodata files provided by numerous federal agencies. The GEODATA Catalog houses data in categories such as demography, health, environment, military, and economics. Diva-GIS Spatial Data - Collection of several very useful global GIS data layers. Note the extensive global administrative boundaries Diva-GIS (GADM) data Global Land Cover Facility - Provides remotely sensed data resources. Free satellite imagery can be previewed and downloaded at Earth Science Data Interface (ESDI) website. The Consortium for Spatial Information (CGIAR-CSI) - Providers of SRTM 90m Digital Elevation Data for the entire world. Open Street Map - User Created street data for various countries across the globe. Shapefile extracts by continent can be accessed at Cloudmade.com. Topical GIS Spatial Data Sources Demographic Data NHGIS: National Historical GIS - Aggregate census data and GIS-compatible boundary files for the United States from 1790 to the latest census data release. Hosted by the Minnesota Population Center at the Unversity of Minnesota. Washington State Office of Financial Management - Various GIS Data including Tiger and census files, population and housing estimates, minority population maps, and other Washington State GIS databases. Also provides links to other Washington State agencies hosting GIS data, including the Department of Ecology, Department of Health, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Revenue, Department of Transportation, and Washington State Geographic Information Council. American FactFinder - Access to tabular data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau. Health Data Washington State Department of Health - Public Health data ranging from locations, such as hospitals, clinics, special housing, and health related resources. Shapefiles and metadata are located within the data section of the website CDC Resources for Creating Public Health Maps - A comprehensive list of US state-level GIS data resources and general information about GIS in public health. Non-Spatial Data Resources Data.Seattle.Gov - Public datasets generated by various departments of Seattle City government. Data categories include community, crime, education, fire, permitting, and transportation. King County Assessors Data - Public records of the Assessor's Property Information files. The site also includes annual, area, and statistical assessment reports. Seattle Police Department - Includes crime statistics and tract level crime data for Seattle. GIS Data Sites With Links To Other Data Resources University of Washington Library - Search for GIS data available through the UW Library (i.e. search keyword "Seattle shapefile") UW ESS Geomorphological Research Group - Free local GIS data as well as links to other GIS data resource sites. Hosted by the UW Earth and Space Sciences department UW ESS PRISM Spatial Data Servers - A private SDE server with password protected data hosted by ESS and the Puget Sound Regional Synthesis Model (PRISM). Passwords are available after registration. UW Consortium for Geospatial Information - A catalog of UW departments and faculty using GIS as well as available courses in GIS. UW Spatial Information Technology, GIS, and Remote Sensing - Links to UW GIS repositories. Washington State Geographic Information Council - The statewide body responsible for coordinating and facilitating the use and development of Washington State's geospatial information. GeoData.gov - GeoData search site for all US geo data and websites with geodata. Center for International Earth Science Information Network (CIESIN) - Links to various social and scientific datasets. Hosted by Columbia University. Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC) - Links to various socioeconomic datasets. Hosted by Columbia University's CIESIN. Federal Geographic Data Committee - Coordinated federal committee for sharing GeoData of all types. International Geospatial Data Catalog - Global GIS data. MapCruzin - An extensive database with shapefiles of all sorts. Data types include demographic, health, population, environmental, and crime for many countries across the globe. On Campus Resources Map Collection & Cartographic Information Services Unit - Located at Suzzalo Library on the ground floor CSSCR - The UW Center for Social Science Computation and Research located on the ground floor of Savery Hall. GIS Instruction Through the University of Washington UW GIS Courses - The University of Washington Consortium for Geographic Information and Analysis (UWCGIA) hosts a list of courses in GIS and related fields offered at UW UW Extension GIS Certificate Program - The UW Extension program offers a 3-quarter long GIS Certificate program designed for working professionals CSSCR - The UW Center for Social Science Computation and Research offers several short introductory GIS courses on various topics Online University of Arkansas Libraries - Provides a series of ArcGIS tutorials based loosley on the highly recommended instructional text, Getting to Know ArcGIS Desktop Still can't find the data or training you're looking for? Email the CSDE GIS group for help on finding the data you are looking for. The Center for Studies in Demography and Ecology supports and fosters innovative, multidisciplinary demographic research and trains the next generation of population scientists. 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