Finding and Using GIS Data

Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey

Homepage: https://wgnhs.uwex.edu/maps-data/gis-data/

About: (From WGNHS site) The WGNHS, a part of the University of Wisconsin, is an interdisciplinary organization that conducts natural resources surveys and research to produce information used for decision making, problem solving, planning, management, development, and education. Survey is defined to include resource inventory and basic and applied research and analysis. The WGNHS has no specific regulatory or enforcement responsibilities.

Survey staff members conduct topical as well as local, regional, and statewide research projects; collect and store data and physical samples; analyze these data and samples; communicate results to the public via publications; and respond to numerous requests for technical advice and service. Some projects are conducted jointly with state, federal, and local agencies as well as with other units of the university.

Data Available: Maps, GIS data, and tabular data; limited to select counties and locations.

Topics include: Bedrock geology, groundwater resources, historical geology, and more.

How to get GIS data

1. From the "Maps/Data" tab, select "GIS DATA".

2. Click the "Get GIS data files" button.

3. You can browse the available datasets, or search using the search box.

4. Click on the dataset you wish to use.

5. Click the "Free Download" button, and choose to save the file to your computer.

Still Stuck?

If you are having trouble finding the data you are looking for, the AGS Library may be able to help.

• Use the buttons below to view our Geospatial Data homepage, request data from our collection, or e-mail us with questions.
• You can make an appointment for an in-person or virtual consultation, just e-mail gisdata@uwm.edu
• We are located in the Golda Meir Library at UWM on the 3rd floor of the East Wing. Phone: (414) 229-6282.