GIS Related Links

Main topics:

    *This is a list obtained from the State of New Jersey, GIS site with additional links.

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New Jersey State Agencies:

  • NJ Geographic Information Network (NJGIN)
    NJGIN is the successor to the NJ Spatial Data Clearinghouse. NJGIN provides the ability to search for spatial data and interactive mapping services across a distributed network of local nodes throughout New Jersey's state and local government.
  • NJ Office of GIS (OGIS)
    The NJ Office of GIS plays a leadership role in coordinating the use of computer mapping and analysis technology throughout New Jersey. This site provides information on how GIS works, links to important NJ State GIS initiatives and links to the NJ Geographic Information Network and NJ interactive mapping applications.
  • NJ Commerce Business Portal Interactive Mapping
    The Business Portal offers a Location Assessment Tool which can be used to elect and evaluate potential business locations. You can display environmental, economic growth/planning and workforce/demographic data on a map and then generate and print custom reports.
  • New Jersey Department of Planning
    The Business Action Center coordinates planning throughout New Jersey to protect the environment and guide future growth into compact, mixed-use development and redevelopment. The office implements the goals of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan to achieve comprehensive, long-term planning; and integrates that jplanning with programmatic and regulatory land-use decisions at all levels of government and the private sector.

New Jersey Counties:

  • Atlantic County GIS Program
    The Atlantic County New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN) node, developed through the NJ Office of GIS. This link provides access to the County’s interactive mapping applications.
  • Bergen County GIS
    View general information regarding Bergen County, including property and land records, roads, environmental, and Census data.
  • Cape May County IMS Site
    The Cape May County New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN) node, developed through the NJ Office of GIS. This link provides access to the County’s interactive mapping applications.
  • Hunterdon County Division of GIS
    The Hunterdon County Division of GIS's role is to coordinate and support the development and maintenance of GIS data, serve as a data clearinghouse, promote conformity and establish data development standards for all GIS users throughout Hunterdon County.
  • Mercer County GIS Program
    The GIS page of Mercer County provides information about use of GIS for county projects, and information on available data. The site is a node of the New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN), developed through the NJ Office of GIS, and links to Mercer County's Internet Map Server.
  • Monmouth County GIS Program
    The home page of the Monmouth County GIS Management Office (MCGISMO). The site has information about County GIS Data CD, user group meetings, etc.
  • Morris County GIS
    Provides public access to maps, data, and information for Morris County.
  • Somerset County GIS Program
    The Somerset County GIS site offers background information GIS a link to the County IMS service, and metadata and downloads for data layers featured in the map services. The site is a node of the New Jersey Geographic Information Network (NJGIN), developed through the NJ Office of GIS, and links to Somerset County's Internet Map Server.
  • Sussex County Office of GIS Management
    The Sussex County Office of GIS Management provides GIS services to the different County divisions and agencies as well as providing GIS assistance to its municipalities. As a NJMAPP partner, Sussex County, actively promotes the use and sharing of GIS data throughout the County.
  • Union County Maps
    Provides public access to maps, data, and information for Union County.

Non-Profits and NGOs:

  • NJ Office of GIS NGO Program
    In 1996, the State of New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection initiated a free software distribution program to help non-profit, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in New Jersey move toward GIS capabilities. Through a collaborative effort with ESRI, makers of the ArcView GIS software, the NJ Office of Information Technology's Office of Geographic Information Systems (OGIS) is distributing ArcView to qualified NGOs.

Links to States Bordering NJ:

Delaware:

  • The Delaware DataMIL
    The home page of the Delaware DataMIL. Plenty of information about GIS in the state of Delaware.

New York:

  • New York Spatial Data Clearinghouse
    The NY State clearinghouse for spatial data is a joint project of Center for Technology in Government, and NYS Department of Environmental Conservation.
  • Cornell University Geospatial Information Repository (CUGIR)
    CUGIR is an active online repository in the National Spatial Data Clearinghouse program. CUGIR provides geospatial data and metadata for New York State, with special emphasis on those natural features relevant to agriculture, ecology, natural resources, and human-environment interactions.

Pennsylvania:

  • Pennsylvania Spatial Data Access
    (Penn State University Pennsylvania’s official geospatial information clearinghouse and FGDC node. A collaborative project of Penn State University, Pennsylvania Geospatial Information Council, and the Pennsylvania State Department on Environmental Protection.)
  • Pennsylvania DEP’s eMap and What's In My Watershed?
    Both eMap PA and What's In My Watershed can be accessed from this URL.   eMap PA is a mapping application that displays DEP permit information on a dynamic web based Map Server. The application integrates permitting information with various statewide data layers on one single map controlled by the user.
    What's In My Watershed? is a mapping application that provides the user with an easy to use tool for locating their neighborhood and obtaining information about their environment.

 

Federal GIS Links:

    • The Environmental Protection Agency's Enviromapper
      EnviroMapper is a powerful tool used to map various types of environmental information, including air releases, drinking water, toxic releases, hazardous wastes, water discharge permits, and Superfund sites.
    • EPA/OST BASINS watershed management tools
      Better Assessment Science Integrating point and Nonpoint Sources (BASINS), is a multipurpose environmental analysis system for use by regional, state, and local agencies in performing watershed and water quality based studies. The application, available on 3 CD-ROMs, require the use of ESRI’ ArcView software.
    • Federal Geographic Data Committee
      The Federal Geographic Data Committee is a 19 member interagency committee composed of representatives from the Executive Office of the President, Cabinet-level and independent agencies. The FGDC is developing the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) in cooperation with organizations from State, local and tribal governments, the academic community, and the private sector. The NSDI encompasses policies, standards, and procedures for organizations to cooperatively produce and share geographic data. Important information available includes educational material on metadata and the Spatial Data Clearinghouse.
    • The National Geodetic Survey (NGS)
      NOAA's National Geodetic Survey (NGS) defines and manages a national coordinate system. This network, the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS), provides the foundation for transportation and communication; mapping and charting; and a multitude of scientific and engineering applications. The site offers a great deal of information relevant to geodesy, geoids, datums, GPS base station information and information on contacting State Geodetic Advisors.
    • National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
      The Geospatial Sciences Division provides accurate and timely expert analysis of worldwide gravity, satellite and positional information including imagery and mapping control for navigation, safety, intelligence, positioning and targeting in support of national security objectives.
    • U.S. Census Bureau Geography
      This page has information related to Census Bureau geography including links to the Maps and Cartographic Products page (map products, boundary files), the Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing system (TIGER), and online mapping.
    • U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
      National Mapping Information siteGeography, one of the four science disciplines in the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), is responsible for building, maintaining, and applying The National Map. USGS Geography (formerly Mapping) provides scientific information to describe and interpret America's landscape by mapping the terrain, monitoring changes over time, and analyzing how and why these changes have occurred. Information on the National Map as well as other mapping and digital data initiatives.

GPS Related Links:

Federal Government:

  • U.S. Coast Guard Navigation Center
    Provides useful information on current GPS and DGPS status. Of particular interest are the NANUs (Notice Advisory to NAVSTAR Users) which forecast GPS satellite outages.
  • U.S. National Geodetic Survey
    This site provides links to NGS products and services, specifically data (including National Spatial Reference System – NSRS data , and GPS base data from Continuously Operating Reference Stations – CORS), software programs, and NGS publications.

Non-Governmental:

  • GPS World Magazine
    The home page of GPS World Magazine covers all thing related to GPS technology, including industry news, product reviews, etc.
  • Professional Surveyor Magazine
    The home page of Professional Surveyor Magazine that includes GIS, GPS, and surveying information, news items, product reviews as a searchable archive of articles from previous issues.

GIS Education and Training:

    • ESRI Home Page
      The home page of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. Provides information on ESRI products and user support for customers. The site also includes links to GIS Resources (including the Geography Network, the Virtual Campus) GIS Online, GIS Events and Free Resources.
    • ESRI – Virtual Campus
      Online learning dealing with general GIS concepts as well as use of ESRI software. Costs of classes range from free to $180, and in most cases the first module can be taken at no cost.
    • The Geographer's Craft (Univ. of Colorado at Boulder)
      The Geographers Craft is a teaching initiative being pursued to improve the teaching of geographical techniques at the introductory level. Includes general GIS and GPS information, course outlines, PowerPoint presentations and exercises.
    • GIS.com
      The Internet guide to GIS contains basic information about GIS for beginners including data sources and the GIS “site of the week.” The site is sponsored by ESRI, Inc.
    • Monmouth University Geography/GIS Program
      Information on GIS courses, including information about the Undergraduate Minor in Geography/GIS and the Graduate Certificate in GIS. Monmouth University is located in West Long Branch, NJ
    • Penn State University Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
      The Penn State World Campus Certificate Program in GIS is a noncredit program designed to meet the needs and busy schedules of full-time professionals. Students earn the Certificate of Achievement in GIS by successfully completing four courses. Most courses are offered four times a year, starting in January, April, July, and October. Most courses are ten weeks in length, involving approximately 100 hours of student activity (depending on your prior computing and GIS experience).
    • Rutgers Geomatics Program
      The Cook College Office of Continuing Professional Education offers a Professional Certificate Program in Geomatics. This program recognizes that many working professionals require high-quality, practical training without the commitment of a full-time graduate program. This program is designed to fulfill that need with a series of evening and full-day short courses that provide expert instruction in a flexible schedule format.
    • Rutgers University Center for Remote Sensing and Spatial Analysis (CRSSA)
      A research center at Rutgers University focusing on advancing the application of various geo-spatial technologies including remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS). CRSSA also develops spatial-statistical analysis/modeling techniques to the environmental, agricultural and natural resource sciences and management. Links to the projects page has interesting details about CRSSA’ current and past research projects.
    • Stockton College - GIS Home Page
      Information on the GIS program in the Stockton College Environmental Studies program, including courses, introductory material and interactive mapping.
    • University Consortium for GIS
      The University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS) is a non-profit organization of universities and other research institutions dedicated to advancing our understanding of geographic processes and spatial relationships through improved theory, methods, technology, and data.
    • URISA GIS Education Page
      Links to educational items, including papers and reports, URISA conference proceedings, information on GIS policy, certification and URISA workshops and meetings.

Interactive Mapping and Internet GIS:

Federal Government:

  • National Atlas of the United States
    An interactive mapping application covering major data layers with nationwide coverage. Work on a new National Atlas of the United States® began in 1997. The National Atlas delivers easy to use, map-like views of America's natural and sociocultural landscapes.

State Government and Regional Organizations - New Jersey:

  • NJDEP i-MapNJ interactive mapping applications
    i-MapNJ, an environmental mapping tool that can provide you with information about your neighborhood, county, or state (NJ). Homeowners can find out what’s in their backyard; and environmental organizations, planners, and builders can identify open space, various regulatory boundaries, sensitive lands, watersheds, and much, much more. Read the description of each application to see which one best meets your needs.
  • New Jersey Image Warehouse
    This application lets you find and download orthoimagery for the entire state. Choose either 2002 orthophoto tiles or 1995 USGS quarter quads.
  • Montgomery Township
    Montgomery Township and the Geospatial Information Technology Department's Geoweb Map Interactive Internet GIS Map Applications.

State Government and Regional Organizations - Other:

  • The Delaware Data Mill
    Information about the Data Mill, including links to interactive mapping, data access, discussion forums and other resources.
  • Pennsylvania DEP’s eMap and What's In My Watershed?
    Both eMap PA and What's In My Watershed can be accessed from this URL.
    eMap PA is a mapping application that displays DEP permit information on a dynamic web based Map Server. The application integrates permitting information with various statewide data layers on one single map controlled by the user.
    What's In My Watershed? is a mapping application that provides the user with an easy to use tool for locating their neighborhood and obtaining information about their environment.

Private and Commercial Agencies:

  • The ESRI Introduction to ArcExplorer Web
    ArcExplorer Web is a custom mapping application that lets you view one or multiple map services in your Web browser. Use ArcExplorer Web to access hundreds of ArcIMS map services available through the Geography Network, or other mapping sites, to view individually or together. By using ArcExplorer Web there is no need for the user to download and install the ArcExplorer application.
  • The Geography Network
    A site hosted by ESRI, focused on “sharing GIS data and services through a global network of publishers.” A good place to search for data and interactive map services.
  • The National Geographic Map Machine
    The interactive mapping site of the National Geographic. Geographic coverage is global and there are opportunities for purchasing maps, atlases and other geography-related merchandise.

Miscellaneous:

Directories of GIS Sites:

  • The Free GIS Project
    This site provides a collection of free GIS resources, including software, data, projects and documents. The FreeGIS Project was launched in late 1999 as an initiative of Intevation GmbH, a consulting company based in Germany.

Online GIS Publications:

  • GIS Café
    A wealth of GIS information including news, jobs, company information, university GIS, book reviews, and lots of downloads by category.
  • GeoCommunity
    A great deal of GIS information including news, jobs, industry information, software and data downloads. Information is available on GIS, CAD, mapping, and the location-based industry. Billed as THE leading GIS online portal and daily publication (SpatialNews NewsWire).
  • Geospatial Electronic Records
    Contains a Guide to Managing Geospatial Electronic Records; a Data Model for Managing and Preserving Geospatial Electronic Records; categorized references to related resources; project presentations; and materials from, Extending the Boundaries: A workshop on Managing and Preserving Geospatial Electronic Records.
  • GIS Lounge
    A GIS information site with industry news, discussion boards and general GIS resources. Billed as a One-stop source for GIS.
  • GIS Monitor
    The site calls itself the ultimate map/GIS directory, and contains news articles, data links, jobs listings, education, events, etc.
  • GeoPlace.com
    A directory of GIS information that calls itself the “authoritative resource for spatial information.” From the publishers of GeoWorld magazine, the site has top GIS news stories and weekly features as well as a wealth of GIS resources, product reviews and events calendar, etc.
  • Directions Magazine
    Billed as “your GIS news source” this site has GIS-related news items and feature stories in addition to many GIS resources, GIS information categorized by industry, data, events, etc.

Professional Associations:

  • The American Society for Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing
    The mission of the ASPRS is to advance knowledge and improve understanding of mapping sciences and to promote the responsible applications of photogrammetry, remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), and supporting technologies.
  • The Association of American Geographers
    The Association of American Geographers (AAG) is a scientific and educational society founded in 1904 and is devoted to the advancement of geography and geographic education. Though mainly devoted to geography the site also contains GIS-related information.
  • Cartography and Geographic Information Society
    The mission of the Cartography and Geographic Information Society is to support research, education, and practice to improve the understanding, creation, analysis, and use of maps and geographic information to support effective decision-making and improve the quality of life.
  • ESRI Mid-Atlantic Users Group
    The Mid-Atlantic ESRI software users group covering the states of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia, Virginia, and West Virginia.
  • The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of URISA (MAC-URISA)
    The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), serves the needs of GIS professionals in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. MAC-URISA organizes GIS related events, information sessions, and sponsors a semi-annual GIS conference in conjunction with the NJ State Mapping Advisory Committee held at Rutgers University.
  • The Northeast Arc User Group (NEARC)
    The Northeast Arc User Group is an independent group of users of ESRI software that serves GIS professionals in the northeast region. The group organizes an annual conference.