The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Spatial data is georeferenced to the earth surface using the Transverse Mercator projected coordinate system and the North American Datum of 1983. The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:6000.

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Massachusetts Counties, based on Survey Towns. Contains the 14 county polygons and a detailed coastline. Published as a map service from MassGIS' ArcGIS Server platform.See full metadata

The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Spatial data is georeferenced to the earth surface using the Wisconsin Transverse Mercator projected coordinate system and the North American Datum of 1983. The specifications for the horizontal control of DFIRM data files are consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:6000.

Be certain to read the MassGIS methodology to fully understand how these areas are identified.

Geospatial data about Worcester County, Massachusetts Railroads. Export to CAD, GIS, PDF, CSV and access via API.

The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). In addition to the preceding, required text, the Abstract should also describe the projection and coordinate system as well as a general statement about horizontal accuracy.

Bitly Link for this page: https://bit.ly/mvcfloodcompareAll datasets presented here are compiled by organizations other than the Martha's Vineyard Commission (MVC). The MVC has simply pulled these datasets into one map viewer for ease of direct visual comparison. The MVC encourages the viewer of this map to do their due diligence and research to understand the wide array of methodologies used to model flood inundation and sea level rise.The 3 Flood Inundation datasets presented are: FEMA (100 year or 1% annual probability flood zone) as per Effective Year 2016 data release.Mass Coast - Coastal Flood Risk Model (presented as flood probability for 3 future time horizons)Storm Tide Pathways - Flood Inundation Extents based on Total Water Level (in feet) relative to MLLW. There's a separate data layer for each inundation plane in half foot increments from 2.5ft MLLW to 19.5ft MLLW.SLOSH - Hurricane Inundation - Worst Case ScenarioVarious Links to learn more about these datasets:FEMA 2016 Data for Dukes CountyCoastal Zone Management Viewer: Mass Coast - Coastal Flood Risk Model Mass Coast 2030 Flood RiskMass Coast 2050 Flood RiskMass Coast 2070 Flood RiskMass Coast FAQStorm Tide Pathways App and Storm Tide Pathways InfoSLOSH - produced by NOAA & NWS v3 June 2022 (high tide scenario)The legend for the Mass Coast (MC-FRM) data shows the:The Probabilities 0.1% (in coral color) to 100% (in dark blue) is the Probability of Inundation - which is the chance of becoming flooded at some point each year.Coast Flood Exceedance Probabilities shown in the legend display the modeled outputs ranging from 0.1% (0.001, otherwise known as the 1,000-year storm) to 100% (1.0), which corresponds to the one-year storm. -- The 100% probability level generally corresponds to the annual high water value (NOT the average high tide).

Other data on this map include Salt Marshes, Wetlands MassDEP, Wetland Migration SLAMM Model (year 2070 with high sea level rise), Parcel Lines, and Building Roofprints.

This collection of geo-referenced photos vary with regards to spatial accuracy and resolution. Use the hotlinks below to learn the details of each collection or review MassGIS's new story map explaining all the vintages of aerial photos. Tip: Reviewing that story map might be an easier way to digest the information rather than reviewing the more formal/standard metadata accessible via the hotlinks below.Within the web map certain layers will only be visible at particular zoom extents. If a layer is unavailable to turn on/off, then zoom in or out as needed until the layer becomes active.All photos, except year 1938, are captured during leaf-off (typically late winter/early spring). With the exception of the 1938 & 1990s collection, all photos are in true color. The 1938 & 1990s are in black and white. With regards to Dukes County (which includes the Islands of Martha's Vineyard and the Elizabeth Islands) these are the applicable years of acquisition for those State-wide collections that span multiple years: "1990s collection" -- Only year 1999 for Dukes County"2001-2003 collection" -- Only year 2003 for Dukes County"2008-2009 collection" - Only year 2009 for Dukes County"2011-2012 collection" - Only year 2011 for Dukes County"2013-2014 collection" - Only year 2014 for Dukes CountyPhoto Details (Metadata)1938 Black & White Aerials (georeferenced & hosted by Harvard Forest)1990s Black & White Aerials2001-2003 Color Aerials2005 Color Aerials2008-2009 Color Aerials2011-2012 Color Aerials2013-2014 Color Aerials2015 Satellite Images - Extra Details2019 Color Aerials2021 Color Aerials2023 Color AerialsParcel Lines -- These data are NOT survey grade and are intended for general reference only. The parcel data comply with the MassGIS Level 3 parcel data standard. Each town in Dukes County hires a GIS Consultant to prepare their digital parcel lines and to link the properties to the respective records from the town's assessing database. The linkage is static and not updated in real-time - it is only 'as current' as the day the data was exported from the assessing database. The Martha's Vineyard Commission does not edit nor maintain any assessing data or parcel lines/property bounds. Each town within Dukes County updates their digital parcel data when they see fit (most, typically, update annually). Click on a specific town in this map to see when their parcel data was updated and by whom. Similarly, clicking on a parcel in this "MA Aerial Photos Since 1990s web map" will show you the applicable Fiscal Year the assessing info was exported.

The Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) Database depicts flood risk information and supporting data used to develop the risk data. The primary risk classifications used are the 1-percent-annual-chance flood event, the 0.2-percent-annual- chance flood event, and areas of minimal flood risk. The DFIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs), flood hazard analyses performed in support of the FISs and FIRMs, and new mapping data, where available. The FISs and FIRMs are published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

Counties (polygon features) for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Based on Community boundaries from survey data.

The schema of this dataset pretty much follows that of MassGIS/EOEEA. Not all data represented here is protected in perpetuity. It is important to view the attribute table and review the MassGIS website documentation to fully understand this dataset. A departure from the MassGIS schema is a related table (tbl_info4_ICP). This table has 1-to-1 relationship with the primary feature class. The tbl_info4_ICP contains a lot of funny codes & IDs for the purposes of utilizing these data on the TrailsMV App and the Martha's Vineyard Land Bank website map. Look for other 'views' of this feature layer to see the data symbolized according to various attribute categories.

U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts statistics for Townsend town, Middlesex County, Massachusetts. QuickFacts data are derived from: Population Estimates, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, Small Area Health Insurance Estimates, Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits.

Based on Town ID, this dataset only displays the data for the 7 towns within Dukes County MAAquinnah = 104Chilmark = 62Edgartown = 89Gosnold = 109Oak Bluffs = 221Tisbury = 296West Tisbury = 327Data are compiled by the Town's parcel data consultant. As of FY24, all towns are using Cartographic Technologies. Data are provided to MassGIS and hosted by them in ArcGIS OnLine. Data comply to the MassGIS Level 3 parcel data standard. Data are updated about once per year. The extract of assessing info is static & done at the time the data are compiled by the consultant. For more current assessing info, visit the town's respective online assessing map.

This record is maintained in the National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB). The NGMDB is a Congressionally mandated national archive of geoscience maps, reports, and stratigraphic information, developed according to standards defined by the cooperators, i.e., the USGS and the Association of American State Geologists (AASG). Included in this system is a comprehensive set of publication citations, stratigraphic nomenclature, downloadable content, unpublished source information, and guidance on standards development. The NGMDB contains information on more than 90,000 maps and related geoscience reports published from the early 1800s to the present day, by more than 630 agencies, universities, associations, and private companies. For more information, please see http://ngmdb.usgs.gov/.

Geospatial data about Worcester County, Massachusetts Contours. Export to CAD, GIS, PDF, CSV and access via API.

This record is maintained in the National Geologic Map Database (NGMDB). The NGMDB is a Congressionally mandated national archive of geoscience maps, reports, and stratigraphic information, developed according to standards defined by the cooperators, i.e., the USGS and the Association of American State Geologists (AASG). Included in this system is a comprehensive set of publication citations, stratigraphic nomenclature, downloadable content, unpublished source information, and guidance on standards development. The NGMDB contains information on more than 90,000 maps and related geoscience reports published from the early 1800s to the present day, by more than 630 agencies, universities, associations, and private companies. For more information, please see http://ngmdb.usgs.gov/.

Soils of Dukes County per the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service. Survey data from 2003 (version date 2018-01-25). Data compiled via Soil Data Viewer.

The Soil Data Viewer tool was used to generate the classification of Soil Type and Farmland Soil Classifications. The 3 letter codes utilized in earlier soil data reports has been joined to the Soil Type layer via the MUSYM field.The Martha's Vineyard Commission used these data to extract the Prime Agricultural Soils which are used in the MVC's DRI (Development of Regional Impact) Checklist v14 Map B-4.For more details about the Dukes County Soil Survey, visit the NRCS Web Soil Survey website. To learn the distinctions of of the 3 Farmland Soil Classifications, please read this info from the USDA. The 1986 publication of the Dukes County Soil Survey.NOTE: MassGIS does have more recent compilation of the NRCS soil data (downloaded June 2020; publ Nov. 2021). The MVC has not completed a comparison of these two datasets but anticipates the differences to be minimal. Also, given the use of the 2018 version in the MVC's DRI Checklist, for historic purposes, it is important to have this version available to the public.

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