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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 contact CAPCOG Regional Services at (512) 916-6000 or Ilyanna Kadich.  To download data for free on our public workstation, contact Melanie Flores for an appointment at (512) 916-6057.

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)

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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)

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New Annual Precipitation
Annual precipitation for the CAPCOG region. (metadata)

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New Aquifers
The Major and Minor Aquifer boundaries for the CAPCOG region from the Texas Water Development Board. (metadata)

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New Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Conservation District Hydrologic Zones
Hydrologic zones that fall within the Barton Spring Edwards Aquifer Conservation District. (metadata)

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New Baythymetry
The Baythymetry for all of the major lakes in the CAPCOG region.  Baythymetry depicts underwater depth by using contours.  WARNING - large dataset. (metadata)

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Bridges
Bridges connecting paved roadways for the CAPCOG region. (metadata)

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Census 2000
Census Blocks, Block Groups, and Tracts for the CAPCOG region from the US Census Bureau. (metadata)

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New 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)

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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)

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Contour Lines
Using a common interval of ten feet, a contour line dataset has been compiled for the entire CAPCOG region. (metadata)

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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)

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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)

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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)

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Flood Zone Q3 Data (100 Year Floodplain)
This dataset is compiled from older FEMA Q3 data that has been aggregated in order to span the entire CAPCOG region. (metadata)

ESRI Geodatabase (7 MB)
ESRI Shapefile (7 MB)
Google KMZ File (8 MB)

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Hydrography
National Hydrography Dataset for the CAPCOG region from the US Geological Survey. WARNING - large dataset. (metadata)

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Land Fragmentation Analysis 2005
The 2005 Land Fragmentation Analysis (formerly referred to as the Vacant Land Inventory) supports land use related analysis. This is a polygon feature class representing vacant land from 2005; parcel and tax roll information; and includes additional notes on water, road, and percent improvements within each parcel. (metadata)

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New Land Fragmentation Analysis 2008
The 2008 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 2008 for Bastrop, Caldwell, Hays, Travis and Williamson Counties.  Data fields are derived from parcel and tax roll information; and includes additional notes on water, road, and percent improvements within each parcel. Please note: this dataset is identical to the 2008 parcel dataset.  (metadata)

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Landfill Inventory
Permitted and unpermitted landfills for the CAPCOG region. (metadata)

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LiDAR Sample Data
The Current Light Detection and Ranging inventory for the CAPCOG region is available through our in house Public Workstation.  To schedule an apointment to download your area of interest contact Sean Whitehead.  To expidite the process please download the LiDAR Inventory shapefile below and present the requested tiles when scheduling an apointment. 

 

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 (36 MB)
Bare Earth (25 MB)
Intensity Image (2 MB)

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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)

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Orthoimagery 1997
2 ft resolution, black and white imagery for the CAPCOG region organized by USGS quadrangle. (metadata)

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Orthoimagery 2002
2 ft resolution, digital imagery for the CAPCOG region organized by USGS quarter quadrangle. (metadata)

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Orthoimagery 2006
2 ft resolution, digital imagery for the CAPCOG region organized by USGS quarter quadrangle. (metadata)

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Orthoimagery 2008
18 in resolution, MrSID, digital (film) imagery for the CAPCOG region organized by USGS quarter quadrangle. (metadata)

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Orthoimagery 2009
6 in resolution, digital imagery in MrSID format spaning a selection of the CAPCOG region organized by Q4 tiles.  (metadata)

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Parcels 2005
Parcel data for Hays, Travis, Williamson, Bastrop and Caldwell Counties. Data includes the parcel ID, land value, improvement value, market value, and state land use code. The parcel data was assimilated in support of the the 2005 Vacant Land Inventory and may include inconsistent and/or spatially inaccurate geometry and incomplete parcel IDs. (metadata)

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New Parcels 2008
Parcel data for Bastrop, Burnet, Caldwell, Hays, Travis, and Williamson Counties. Data includes the parcel ID, land value, improvement value, market value, and state land use code. The parcel data was assimilated in support of the the 2008 Land Fragmentation Analysis and may include inconsistent and/or spatially inaccurate geometry and incomplete parcel IDs. Please note: this dataset is identical to the 2008 land fragmentation analysis dataset. (metadata)

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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 (1 MB)

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Railroads
Railroad centerlines of the CAPCOG region. (metadata)

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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)

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River Basins
Hydrologic Unit Codes with River basin boundaries for the CAPCOG region from the Texas Water Development Board. (metadata)

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Soils
STATSGO soils of the CAPCOG region from the US Natural Resource Conservation Service. (metadata)

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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)

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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)

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Topographic Maps
USGS topographic maps for the CAPCOG region organized by USGS quadrangle. (metadata)

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Vegetation
Vegetation types of the CAPCOG region from Texas Parks and Wildlife. (metadata)

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New 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)

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      Groundwater Management Areas (metadata)

     ESRI Geodatabase (248 KB)
     ESRI Shapefile (206 KB)
     Google KMZ File (250 KB)

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      Regional Water Planning Areas (metadata)

     ESRI Geodatabase (181 KB)
     ESRI Shapefile (143 KB)
     Google KMZ File (161 KB)

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       Priority Groundwater Management Areas (metadata)

     ESRI Geodatabase (55 KB)
     ESRI Shapefile (14 KB)
     Google KMZ File (16 KB)

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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)

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New Wells
Active wells for the CAPCOG region. (metadata)

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