Connecticut GIS Data

Welcome to MAGIC's Connecticut GIS data distribution page. Included below are a variety of Connecticut GIS datasets from the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection, MAGIC, US Census, and other sources. All data are available as shapefiles in Connecticut NAD83 feet and WGS84, KML (for Google Earth), and can be previewed in Google Maps. Metadata and links to the data source are also provided.

Data are organized into several groups. Click on the group you are interested in to view the associated data.

Data Categories

featured_data
boundaries_data
census_data
county_data_not_updated
education_data
election_data
environmental_data
water_data
indexes_data
places_data
roads_and_transportation_data

 

Featured Data

Layer Name Type Year Scale Source Metadata Download
Shapefile
(CT State Plane)
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State County Boundaries Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Towns Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Roads Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Not Available Not Available
2000 Census Blocks Shapefile_Type 2000 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data

 

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Boundaries

Layer Name Type Year Scale Source Metadata Download
Shapefile
(CT State Plane)
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(WGS 84)
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State Political Boundary Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
State Political Boundary Shapefile_Type 1995 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
State Political Boundary Shapefile_Type 1995 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
State County Boundaries Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
County Boundaries Shapefile_Type 1995 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Towns Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Towns Shapefile_Type 1986 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Towns Shapefile_Type 1986 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Towns Shapefile_Type 1984 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Towns Shapefile_Type 1984 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Planning Organizations Shapefile_Type 1995 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Legislative Districts-Lower Chamber Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Legislative Districts-Upper Chamber Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut State Senate Districts-1991-2000 Shapefile_Type 2001 1:100,000 US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Congressional Districts-108th Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Congressional Districts-1991-2000 Shapefile_Type 2000 1:100,000 US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Congressional Districts-110th Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut House Districts Shapefile_Type 1991 1:100,000 US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut US Congressional Districts-2001+ Shapefile_Type 2001 1:100,000 US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut American Indian Areas Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Federal Property Shapefile_Type 1997 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Military Installations Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data

 

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Census

Layer Name Type Year Scale Source Metadata Download
Shapefile
(CT State Plane)
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Shapefile
(WGS 84)
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2000 Census Blocks Shapefile_Type 2000 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
2000 Census Blocks Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
1990 Census Block Groups Shapefile_Type 1990 1:100,000 US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
2000 Census Block Groups Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
2000 Census Tracts Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Metropolitan Statistical Area/Micropolitan Statistical Areas (CBSA) Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Combined New England City and Town Area (CNECTA) Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Combined Statistical Area (CSA) Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut City and Town Areas (NECTA) Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut, 1 Percent* Public Use Microdata Area Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut, 5- or 10-Percent* Public Use Microdata Area Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data

 

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Education

Layer Name Type Year Scale Source Metadata Download
Shapefile
(CT State Plane)
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(WGS 84)
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Elementary School Districts Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Secondary School Districts Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Unified School Districts Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data

 

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Election Data

Layer Name Type Year Scale Source Metadata Download
Shapefile
(CT State Plane)
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Shapefile
(WGS 84)
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2008 Connecticut Election Results Shapefile_Type 2008 1:20,000 MAGIC Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Not Available Not Available

 

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Environmental

Layer Name Type Year Scale Source Metadata Download
Shapefile
(CT State Plane)
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Shapefile
(WGS 84)
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Bedrock Geology-Polygon Features Shapefile_Type 2000 1:50,000 CT GNHS Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Bedrock Geology-Line Features Shapefile_Type 2000 1:50,000 CT GNHS Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Surficial Materials Shapefile_Type 1994 1:24,000 USGS Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Soils Shapefile_Type 1996 1:250,000 NRCS Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Open Space Shapefile_Type 1997 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Municipal Solid Waste Sites Shapefile_Type 1995 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data

 

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Hydrography (Water)

Layer Name Type Year Scale Source Metadata Download
Shapefile
(CT State Plane)
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Shapefile
(WGS 84)
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Hydrography-Polygon Features Shapefile_Type 1984 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Hydrography-Line Features Shapefile_Type 1984 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Hydrography Network Shapefile_Type 1984 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Hydrography Subset-Polygon Features Shapefile_Type 1984 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Hydrography Subset-Line Features Shapefile_Type 1984 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Major Rivers Shapefile_Type 1986 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Main Stem Rivers Shapefile_Type 1986 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Major Drainage Basins-Polygon Features Shapefile_Type 1988 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Major Drainage Basins-Line Features Shapefile_Type 1988 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Major Drainage Basins-Polygon Features Shapefile_Type 1986 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Major Drainage Basins-Line Features Shapefile_Type 1986 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Regional Drainage Basins-Polygon Features Shapefile_Type 1988 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Regional Drainage Basins-Line Features Shapefile_Type 1988 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Regional Drainage Basins-Polygon Features Shapefile_Type 1986 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Regional Drainage Basins-Line Features Shapefile_Type 1986 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Subregional Drainage Basins-Polygon Features Shapefile_Type 1988 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Subregional Drainage Basins-Line Features Shapefile_Type 1988 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Subregional Drainage Basins-Polygon Features Shapefile_Type 1986 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_WGS84 Preview_Data
Subregional Drainage Basins-Line Features Shapefile_Type 1986 1:250,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_WGS84 Preview_Data
Local Drainage Basins-Polygon Features Shapefile_Type 1988 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_WGS84 Preview_Data
Connecticut Drainage Basins-Polygon Features Shapefile_Type 1988 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Drainage Basins-Line Features Shapefile_Type 1988 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Aquifer Protection Areas Shapefile_Type 2001 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Coastal Areas Shapefile_Type 1995 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Coastal Boundary Shapefile_Type 1995 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Sewer Service Areas Shapefile_Type 1998 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Sewer Treatment Plants Shapefile_Type 1999 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Leachate and Wastwater Discharge Sources-Point Shapefile_Type 1997 1:50,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Leachate and Wastwater Discharge Sources-Lines Shapefile_Type 1997 1:50,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Not Available Not Available

 

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Indexes

Layer Name Type Year Scale Source Metadata Download
Shapefile
(CT State Plane)
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Shapefile
(WGS 84)
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1950s Aerial Photography Index:Center Point Index Shapefile_Type 2006 1:20,000 MAGIC Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
1960s Aerial Photography Index:Center Point Index Shapefile_Type 2006 1:20,000 MAGIC Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
1970 Aerial Photography Index:Center Point Index Shapefile_Type 2006 1:20,000 MAGIC Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
1985 Aerial Photography Index:Center Point Index Shapefile_Type 2006 1:20,000 MAGIC Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
1990 Aerial Photography Index:Center Point Index Shapefile_Type 2006 1:20,000 MAGIC Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
1995 Aerial Photography Index:Center Point Index Shapefile_Type 2006 1:20,000 MAGIC Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
2004 Aerial Photography Index:Center Point Index Shapefile_Type 2004 1:20,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut USGS Topographic Quadrangle Index:USGS 7.5 minute Topographic Map Index Shapefile_Type 1986 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
New York-New Haven Railroad Map Index(1900's era):Map index includes individual map sheet identification Shapefile_Type 2009 na MAGIC Coming Soon Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data

 

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Places

Layer Name Type Year Scale Source Metadata Download
Shapefile
(CT State Plane)
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Shapefile
(WGS 84)
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Boat Launches Shapefile_Type 1996 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Geographic Places:(Includes schools, hospitals and other catrographic reference locations) Shapefile_Type 2008 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Geographic Names:(Tables include physical features, towns and other catrographic reference locations) Shapefile_Type 2008 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Not Available Not Available
Connecticut Places Shapefile_Type 2008 1:250,000 US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Geographic Names Information System Shapefile_Type 2001 1:24,000 USGS Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
USGS Annotation Shapefile_Type 1995 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data

 

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Roads and Transportation

Layer Name Type Year Scale Source Metadata Download
Shapefile
(CT State Plane)
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Shapefile
(WGS 84)
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Connecticut Roads Shapefile_Type 2008 var US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Not Available Not Available
Connecticut Roads Shapefile_Type 2000 1:100,000 US Census Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Not Available Not Available
Connecticut Major Roads Shapefile_Type 1995 1:250,000 CT DEP Not Available Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Roads Shapefile_Type 1984 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Not Available Not Available
Connecticut Roads-Buffered Shapefile_Type 1984 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Not Available Not Available
Connecticut Railroads Shapefile_Type 1984 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data
Connecticut Airports Shapefile_Type 1984 1:24,000 CT DEP Download_Metadata Download_NAD83 Download_WGS84 Download_KML Preview_Data

 

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