Data, Maps, and Reports
Geospatial Data
CAPCOG provides vector data (e.g. point, line, or polygon) as an ESRI geodatabase and an ESRI shapefile; and raster data (e.g. orthoimagery, digital elevation models, etc) as a MrSID file. Users with Google Earth can view CAPCOG's geospatial data by downloading KMZ files. Shapefiles and SID images may be viewed using free software such as ESRI's ArcExplorer (Version 2 for Windows) or LizardTech's ExpressView (SID images only). The data developed and/or distributed by CAPCOG is in a NAD 83, State Plane, Texas Central Zone, feet map projection and coordinate system. Refer to the metadata for information regarding a specific data layer. CAPCOG provides data to the general public under certain terms and conditions. Review our Data License for more information.
Our most requested datasets are available to the public at no charge. Simply right-click on the hyperlink for the data format of your choice and select "Save Target As...". CDs, DVDs, or prints of these datasets are available to the public at cost of reproduction plus labor and shipping. Please see our fee schedule for more information. To order a CD, DVD, or print, please email Eddie O'Connor. To download data for free on our public workstation, email Eddie O'Connor for an appointment: eoconnor@capcog.org
Find the tiles you need by referring to the reference web map (click on map thumbnail, or 'view map' link) under Quadrangle Boundaries, and GIS files are available to download to add to your GIS software.
2010 Orthoimagery for Williamson and Hays counties and 2011 orthoimgaery for the remaining eight counties of CAPCOG are currently available available at our public workstation only. Data cannot be emailed, it must be downloaded from our website or in person at our office. We are working to get the imagery online. The imagery for both years is 24" resolution, available in TIFF, and MrSID Gen. 3 format, and county mosaics for all counties are available in MrSID Gen. 3 as well.
Disclaimer: The Capital Area Council of Governments (CAPCOG) provides maps and data "as is" and assumes no liability for its accuracy or completeness. Maps (and data) are intended as a representation of the data being presented and is in no way intended to be survey grade information. These products are for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering, or surveying purposes. It does not represent an on-the-ground survey and represents only the approximate relative location of property boundaries.
Airfields
Airfield points of the CAPCOG region from US Bureau of Transportation Statistics. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (49 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (31 KB)
Google KMZ File (17 KB)
Airport Runways
Runway polygons for the major airports of the CAPCOG region. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (195 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (129 KB)
Google KMZ File (237 KB)
Annual Precipitation
Annual precipitation for the CAPCOG region. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (134 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (114 KB)
Google KMZ File (146 KB)
Aquifers
The Major and Minor Aquifer boundaries for the CAPCOG region from the Texas Water Development Board. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (2 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (2 MB)
Google KMZ File (2 MB)
Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Hydrologic Zones
Hydrologic zones that fall within the Barton Spring Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. (metadata)
Bathymetry
The Bathymetry for all of the major lakes in the CAPCOG region. Bathymetry depicts underwater depth by using contours. WARNING - large dataset. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (240MB)
ESRI Shapefile (376MB)
Bridges
Bridges connecting paved roadways for the CAPCOG region. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (250 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (111 KB)
Google KMZ File (138 KB)
Census 2000
Census Blocks, Block Groups, Tracts, and Places for the CAPCOG region from the US Census Bureau. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (14.0 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (24.5 MB)
Google KMZ File - Blocks (10.1 MB)
Google KMZ File - Block Groups (1.5 MB)
Google KMZ File - Tracts (1 MB)
Google KMZ File - Places (297 KB)
Census 2010 Boundary Files
Census Blocks, Block Groups, Tracts, and Places for the CAPCOG region from the US Census Bureau. No Demographic data (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (18.6 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (32.3 MB)
Google KMZ File - Blocks (13.7 MB)
Google KMZ File - Block Groups (1.9 MB)
Google KMZ File - Tracts (1.1 MB)
Google KMZ File - Places (375 KB)
Census 2010 Demographic Data
Census 2010 Redistricting Data (contains selected attributes from the Census 2010 redistricting file including Total population, race/ethnicity, over 18 population, housing units for blocks, block groups, and tracts) (metadata)
ESRI Shapefile (32.4 MB)
Central Texas Greenprint for Growth
The Central Texas Greenprint for Growth is a tool for balancing sustainable conservation goals with the infrastructure needs of our rapidly urbanizing region. The process combines community stakeholder input about conservation goals and priorities with Geographic Information Systems mapping and modeling technology to produce graphic illustrations highlighting opportunity areas for conservation that meet multiple goals. For the complete Central Texas Greenprint for Growth Report please visit our Publications page.
ESRI Geodatabase (4 MB)
ESRI Shape File (9 MB)
Google KMZ File (108 KB)
City Limits
Boundaries of incorporated communities by county for the CAPCOG region. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (3 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (832 KB)
Google KMZ File (1 MB)
Contour Lines
Using a common interval of ten feet, a contour line dataset has been compiled for the entire CAPCOG region. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (234 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (226 MB)
Google KMZ File (2 MB)
County Boundaries
County boundaries for the CAPCOG region from Texas Natural Resources Information System. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (188 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (169 KB)
Google KMZ File (200 KB)
ECT Preferred Scenario: 2003 Data Model
Since 2002 Envision Central Texas has engaged residents in the Central Texas Region to envision their future development options. This data is based of grid cells that represent the most popular scenario. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (147 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (17 MB)
Google KMZ File (4 MB)
ECT Preferred Scenario: 2003 Graphic Model
This dataset is a generalized cartographic presentation of the 2003 ECT Data Model developed by Fregonese Calthorpe Associates CAPCOG has made this data available in GIS formats. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (6 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (4 MB)
Google KMZ File (2 MB)
Flood Zone Q3 Data (100 Year Floodplain)
This dataset is compiled from older and sometimes outdated FEMA Q3 data that has been aggregated in order to span the entire CAPCOG region. (metadata) For more recent data please contact FEMA, or the city or county your area of interest resides.
ESRI Geodatabase (7 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (7 MB)
Google KMZ File (8 MB)
Hydrography
National Hydrography Dataset for the CAPCOG region from the US Geological Survey. WARNING - large dataset. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (50 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (44 MB)
Google KMZ File (8 MB)
Land Fragmentation Analysis 2010
The 2010 Land Fragmentation Analysis (aka Vacant Land Inventory) supports land use related analysis. This is a polygon feature class representing vacant land, 5 acres or larger, from 2010 for Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties. Data fields are derived from parcel and tax roll information. (sample example)
ESRI Geodatabase (224 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (Ranges from 4 - 106 MB)
Landfill Inventory
Permitted and unpermitted landfills for the CAPCOG region. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (97 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (58 KB)
Google KMZ File (50 KB)
LiDAR Sample Data
The Current Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) inventory for the CAPCOG region is available through our in-house public workstation. To schedule an appointment email Eddie O'Connor. To expedite the process please download the LiDAR Inventory shapefile below and bring a list of your area of interest to reference at our self-service public workstation. There is no cost associated with using the public workstation, but an appointment is required. Due to large file size, the LiDAR data will not be available online. The LiDAR tiles are quarter-quarter-quarter quads (Q4) and range from 25 to 180 MB each; the entire dataset is 1.3 TB. A USB storage device is required.
Sample LiDAR data includes source LAS, bare earth, and an intensity image for a portion of the Georgetown SW quarter quadrangle. All data is in a UTM Zone 14, meters projection. Freeware LiDAR viewing software is available for download at PointVue LE and 3DEM. Visit our Publications web page for presentations on LiDAR data. WARNING - large dataset
LiDAR Inventory (Shapefile)
LAS (47 MB)
Bare Earth (25 MB)
Intensity Image (2 MB)
Oil and Gas Leases
Boundaries of oil/gas leases on state-owned land outside the bays, estuaries, and Gulf of Mexico from the Texas General Land Office. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (101 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (180 KB)
Google KMZ File (8 MB)
Orthoimagery 1997
2 ft resolution, black and white imagery for the CAPCOG region organized by USGS quadrangle. (metadata)
Orthoimagery 2002
2 ft resolution, digital imagery for the CAPCOG region organized by USGS quarter quadrangle. (metadata)
Orthoimagery 2006
2 ft resolution, digital imagery for the CAPCOG region organized by USGS quarter quadrangle. (metadata)
Orthoimagery 2008
18 in resolution, MrSID, digital (film) imagery for the CAPCOG region organized by USGS quarter quadrangle. (metadata)
Orthoimagery 2009
6 in resolution, digital imagery in MrSID format spaning a selection of the CAPCOG region organized by Q4 tiles. (metadata)
Orthoimagery 2010 and 2011
24 in resolution, MrSID digital imagery of CAPCOG's region organized by quarter-quads. Williamson and Hays counties are 2010 orthoimagery; the remaining eight counties are 2011. Currently all 2010 and 2011 imagery, including county mosaics, is only available at the public workstation. (sample metadata)
Please refer to Quadrangle Boundaries and County Boundaries on this page to determine your area of interest.
Quadrangle Boundaries
This data set includes the original, 7.5-minute quadrangle boundaries, the 3.75-minute quarter-quadrangle boundaries, and the 1.875-minute Q4 boundaries. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (1 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (643 KB)
Google KMZ File
Railroads
Railroad centerlines of the CAPCOG region. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (220 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (199 KB)
Google KMZ File (213 KB)
Recycling Center Locations
Public/municipal recycling center locations of the CAPCOG region. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (26 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (5 KB)
Google KMZ File (19 KB)
River Basins
Hydrologic Unit Codes with River basin boundaries for the CAPCOG region from the Texas Water Development Board. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (844 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (147 KB)
Google KMZ File (163 KB)
Soils
STATSGO soils of the CAPCOG region from the US Natural Resource Conservation Service. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (442 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (393 KB)
Google KMZ File (518 KB)
Street Centerlines
Road network for the CAPCOG region. WARNING - large dataset. (metadata)
This is a provisional dataset. Certain areas may contain gaps, overlaps, or other errors. Please check back for updates to this dataset.
ESRI Geodatabase (49 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (15 MB)
Google KMZ file (Varies)
Subwatershed
The largest classification of hydrologic unit (6th) also named "Subwatershed". Dataset contains 8 digit, 10 digit, and 12 digit hydrologic unit codes. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (181 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (143 KB)
Google KMZ File (161 KB)
View Map
Topographic Maps
USGS topographic maps for the CAPCOG region organized by USGS quadrangle. (metadata)
TIF (1.7 MB - 7.5 MB)
Vegetation
Vegetation types of the CAPCOG region from Texas Parks and Wildlife. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (354 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (330 KB)
Google KMZ File (391 KB)
Water Administrative Boundaries
Administrative water boundaries for the CAPCOG region.
Groundwater Conservation Districts (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (227 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (242 KB)
Google KMZ File (225 KB)
View Map
Groundwater Management Areas (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (248 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (206 KB)
Google KMZ File (250 KB)
View Map
Regional Water Planning Areas (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (181 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (143 KB)
Google KMZ File (161 KB)
View Map
Priority Groundwater Management Areas (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (55 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (14 KB)
Google KMZ File (16 KB)
Water and Wastewater Service Areas
Water and wastewater service areas (including MUDs) in the CAPCOG region. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (1 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (2 MB)
Google KMZ File (2 MB)
Wells
Active wells for the CAPCOG region. (metadata)
ESRI Geodatabase (556 KB)
ESRI Shapefile (338 KB)
Google KMZ File (108 KB)
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