Delaware Geospatial Data
This page was created as a resource for locating commonly requested data sets used in mapping and geospatial analysis in the State of Delaware. This is NOT a comprehensive list of geospatial data in Delaware by any means; we just want to make it easy for people to find the most common data sets.
Note that the Delaware DataMIL provides (or plans to provide) a similar repository for data sets identified as Delaware Spatial Data Framework. When made available, the links below on this page will point directly to DataMIL.
Data below is categorized by ISO Topic Categories. In some cases, we have provided a link to the actual data for download. It is only a snapshot of the data available as of the noted date. We also try to provide information on any available metadata, whether it's FGDC standards compliant XML or a reference to a web site. For the most up to date data, we recommend contacting the data provider or visiting their website.
Comments are always welcome!!
 - local, archived copy of data set is available for direct download |
 - local, archived copy of metadata for that dataset in XML format |
| Boundaries | |||
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| State Outline | |
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More info from DE OSPC |
| Municipal Boundaries |  |
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Data and metadata available from DE OSPC |
| Climatology, Meteorology, Atmosphere | |||
| DE Temperature and Precipitation | |
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Visit Delaware Environmental Observing System for data and information |
| DE Temperature and Precipitation | |
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Visit the Office of the State Climatologist for data and information |
| GeoScientific Information | |||
| STATSGO V1 for DE, PA, MD | |
Refer to web site for metadata | Obtained from US General Soil Map |
| STATSGO V2 for DE, PA, MD, NJ, VA | |
Refer to web site for metadata | Obtained from US General Soil Map |
| SSURGO for Kent County | |
Metadata included with data download | Extracted from Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database |
| SSURGO for New Castle County Tabular Only |
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Metadata included with data download | Extracted from Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database |
| SSURGO for Sussex County | |
Metadata included with data download | Extracted from Soil Survey Geographic (SSURGO) Database |
| USGS DLGs and DRGs | |
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All USGS DLG and DRG data for Delaware, delivered by quad, are available for direct download from Delaware State DRG and DLG Server |
| Geologic Data | |
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Delaware Geologic data for Delaware maintained and distributed by DGS |
| Planning Cadastre | |||
| New Castle County Parcels | |
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Obtained from DataMIL on 6/2008 |
| Kent County Parcels | |
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Obtained from DataMIL on 6/2008 |
| Sussex County Parcels | |
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Obtained from DataMIL on 6/2008 |
| Society | |||
| School Districts | |
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Visit DOE GIS web site for data and information |
| Public Schools | |
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Visit DOE GIS web site for data and information |
| Private Schools | |
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Visit DOE GIS web site for data and information |
| New Castle County Communities | |
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Obtained from DataMIL on 6/2008 |
| Kent County Communities | |
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Obtained from DataMIL on 6/2008 |
| Sussex County Communities | |
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Obtained from DataMIL on 6/2008 |
| Delaware 2000 Census Geospatial Data | |
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Distributed through Delaware Census 2000 by RDMS/IT, UD |
| US Census 2007 TIGER/Line Shapefiles | |
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Data and metadata available from US Census Bureau TIGER Site |
| US Census Cartographic Boundary Files | |
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Data and metadata available from US Census Bureau COB Site |
| Delaware Demographic Data | |
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Data and metadata available through CADSR Demography Databases |
| Elevation | |||
| USGS 30m DEM | |
Refer to web site for metadata | Extracted from USGS National Elevation Dataset on 9/2006 |
| USGS 5ft Contours | |
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Delivered as DLG Hypsography from USGS in 1992; obtained from DataMIL on 9/2006 |
| NGDC Coastal Zone Relief Model | |
Refer to web site for metadata | Extracted from NGDC on 9/2006 |
| Imagery, Base Maps, and Earth Cover | |||
| Orthophotography | |
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Visit Delaware Orthophotography for detailed information |
| Delaware 2007 Landuse/Landcover | |
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More information from DE OSPC |
| Delaware 2002 Landuse/Landcover | |
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More information from DE OSPC |
| Delaware 1997 Landuse/Landcover | |
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More information from DE OSPC |
| Delaware 1992 Landuse/Landcover | |
Refer to web site for metadata | Data and metadat obtained from SpatLab |
| Delaware 1984 Landuse/Landcover | |
Refer to web site for metadata | Data and metadat obtained from SpatLab |
| NLCD 1992 | |
Refer to web site for metadata | Data is part of National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD) from The USGS Land Cover Institute |
| NLCD 2001 | |
Refer to web site for metadata | Data is part of National Land Cover Dataset (NLCD) from Multi-Resolution Land Characteristics Consortium |
| Impervious Surface for New Castle County | |
Metadata included with data download | part of DE 2007 orthophotography project with Sanborn |
| Impervious Surface for Kent County | |
Metadata included with data download | part of DE 2007 orthophotography project with Sanborn |
| Impervious Surface for East Sussex County | |
Metadata included with data download | part of DE 2007 orthophotography project with Sanborn |
| Impervious Surface for West Sussex County | |
Metadata included with data download | part of DE 2007 orthophotography project with Sanborn |
| Inland Waters | |||
| DNREC Watersheds | |
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Obtained from DataMIL Sep 2006 |
| USGS/EPA Watersheds | |
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still under review; proposed 12-digit HUCs for NHD and WBD |
| NHD Water Areas | |
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Part of USGS National Hydrography Dataset obtained from DataMIL on 6/2008 |
| NHD Water Lines | |
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Part of USGS National Hydrography Dataset ;obtained from DataMIL on 6/2008 |
| 8-digit HUCs (Delaware Region) | |
Refer to website for metadata | Part of USGS National Hydrography Dataset; obtained from USDA Geospatial Data Gateway on 6/2008 |
| 8-digit HUCs (entire USA) | |
Refer to website for metadata | Part of USGS National Hydrography Dataset; obtained from USDA Geospatial Data Gateway on 6/2008 |
| Transportation | |||
| TeleAtlas Roads | |
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Obtained from DataMIL on 6/2008 |
| DelDOT Railroads | |
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Obtained from DataMIL on 9/2006 |
