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DEP Google Earth Interactive Maps

The Maine DEP GIS Unit is now offering selected data, geographically referenced, from a number of the department's databases to the public via Google Earth.  You will need to have Google Earth and/or the Google Earth Plugin installed to view this data.  For help using Google Earth goto the Help Center.

Project Google Earth Web Browser Text File Shapefile
Bureau of Remediation and Waste Management
Hazardous Oil Spill System (HOSS) Sites Google Earth Text File
HoltraChem Site and Sampling Data Google Earth
Registered Petroleum Tanks Database Google Earth Text File
Remediation Sites (Institutional Controls) Database Google Earth Text File
Sites, Samples and Spatial Data Google Earth
Solid Waste - Closed Municipal Landfills Google Earth Text File
Bureau of Land and Water
Aquifer Quantitative Use Assessment (AQUA) Index Google Earth
Biomonitoring Stream and Wetland Sampling Data Google Earth
NRPA Vernal Pools Google Earth Text File
NRPA Bird Habitats (all) Google Earth
Inland Wading Waterfowl
 Google Earth Shapefile
Tidal Wading Waterfowl
 Google Earth
Shorebird Feeding & Roosting
 Google Earth
Seabird Nesting Islands
 Google Earth Shapefile
Maine Lake Information (includes PEARL Data) Google Earth
Marine Sewage Pumpouts Google Earth Text File
Mining Sites Google Earth Web Browser Text File
Municipal Growth Areas and Site Law Projects Google Earth
Municipal Separate Stormwater Sewer Systems Regulated Areas Google Earth Shapefile
Overboard Discharges Google Earth Text File
Overboard Discharges, Bacterial Closures and Molluscan Shellfish Habitats Google Earth
Permit By Rule Locations Google Earth Text File
Shoreland Zoning Inland Wading Waterfowl Google Earth Shapefile
Wastewater Facilities and Outfalls (MEPDES) Google Earth
Facilities
 Text File
Outfalls
 Text File
Bureau of Air Quality
Air Monitoring Stations Google Earth Text File
Air Quality Index (from EPA - preliminary data) Google Earth Web Browser
Licensed Air Facilities and Stacks Google Earth
Facilities
 Text File
Stacks
 Text File
All Bureaus
Environmental and Geographic Analysis Database (EGAD)
Site Types (Threats to Groundwater and Environmental Monitoring)
 Google Earth Text File
Sampling Data
 Google Earth
Maine Public Water Resource Information System Google Earth Web Browser

 

Other Google Earth Interactive Maps


Project Google Earth Web Browser Text File Shapefile
Maine Department of Conservation Boat Launches Google Earth Shapefile
Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands Conservation and Recreation Lands Google Earth Web Browser
Maine Department of Marine Resources Bacteria Closure Areas Google Earth
Maine Emergency Management Agency SWIMS Hazard Map
User: swims.guest   Password: guest
 Google Earth
Maine Geological Survey - Maine Mineral Resources Google Earth
Maine Tax Parcels Google Earth
Organized Towns
 Shapefile
Unorganized Towns shapefile
 Shapefile
USGS Topographic Maps Google Earth Web Browser
UTM Coordinate Conversion Tool Google Earth
Wetlands (from USFWS) Google Earth


Google Earth Statewide Data

The individual DEP Google Earth Map projects contain a number of statewide data layers.  Below is a list of those layers for download individually if they are needed for other Google Earth applications.  The links can also be used as Network Links in your own Google Earth projects.  Occasionally, to make the kmz files smaller for better performance, the data has been generalized and/or smoothed.

If you need to make detailed decisions using geospatial data please go to the Maine Office of GIS Data Catalog for the original data, downloadable in GIS format.

Project Google Earth Web Browser Text File Shapefile
Bald Eagle Habitat Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Conservation Lands Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Dams Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Deer Wintering Areas Google Earth Web Browser
Elevation Contours Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
FEMA Flood Zones Google Earth Shapefile
High Voltage Electric Lines Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Hospitals Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Hydrologic Units (Watersheds)
Major Drainage Divides (HUC 4)
 Google Earth Web Browser
HUC 8
 Google Earth Web Browser
HUC 10
 Google Earth Web Browser
HUC 12
 Google Earth Web Browser
Lake and Pond Watershed Boundaries Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Lake Depths Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Maine Counties Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Maine Towns Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Molluscan Shellfish
Softshell Clams
 Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Razor Clams
 Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Hard Clams
 Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Atlantic Surf Clams
 Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
American Oysters
 Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
European Oysters
 Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Blue Mussels
 Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Sea Scallops
 Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Imagery - Orthophotos (now available from MEGeoLibrary) Google Earth Web Browser
Natural Gas Pipelines Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Railroads Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
River and Stream Statuatory Classification Google Earth
Sand and Gravel Aquifers Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile
Schools and Libraries Google Earth Web Browser Shapefile

Downloading Data:  When downloadable data is available for GIS Users there are two options:
    Option 1:  Use the raw data file alternate links above to download a shapefile or text file.
    Option 2:  Click on the project or layer links in the Google Earth table of contents (Places window).  In the balloon, there will be a link to a text file with attribute data and spatial coordinates that can be imported into most GIS systems.

Feedback:  If you would like to comment on the use of Google Earth, provide suggestions for improving the functionality or report problems please go to our Feedback Form.

Disclaimers: 
-  The Maine DEP is only providing the data to be used in the Google Earth application on the user's computer.  We are not responsible for installing or maintaining this software product.
-  The Google Earth imagery dates provided do not necessarily represent the date the image was captured but show the date the imagery was processed and deployed.
-  For questions regarding data content or data accuracy please contact the staff in the responsible programs.  The staff contacts can be reached through the links in the Google Earth files. 
-  This data is for visual representation only and may not contain all data that is available by contacting the DEP directly.


GIS Data Distribution


MEDEP staff generate and utilize a large amount of GIS data.  Non-MEDEP GIS data are typically distributed by the Maine Office of GIS. 

MEDEP GIS Data is now being distributed using Google Earth (above).  If you can't find the data you are interested in contact Chris Halsted (christian.h.halsted (at) maine.gov) or John Lynam (john.lynam (at) maine.gov).

GIS Data Collection

The MEDEP GIS Unit coordinates the collection and submittal of GIS data from MEDEP program staff and environmental consultants.  This data supports the geographic evaluation of sites and study areas in conjunction with environmental sampling data.  A set of Spatial Data Collection Guidelines is now available to assist with submittal of data to the MEDEP Spatial Database.
DEP GIS Maps


MEDEP GIS maps are used for a wide variety of reasons, including file documentation of issues at sites, providing evidence at hearings, for feedback at public meetings, and other reasons.  Some MEDEP GIS maps are available online in PDF format (you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader) Here are a few examples:


MEGIS Interactive Maps


Web-based interactive maps are provided by the Maine Office of GIS, including: