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    Maryland Physical Boundaries - County Boundaries (Detailed)

    • data.imap.maryland.gov
    • dev-maryland.opendata.arcgis.com
    Updated Feb 9, 2016
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    ArcGIS Online for Maryland (2016). Maryland Physical Boundaries - County Boundaries (Detailed) [Dataset]. https://data.imap.maryland.gov/datasets/2315ef0b071a4ec59420e3d342dbcfe2
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 9, 2016
    Dataset authored and provided by
    ArcGIS Online for Maryland
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    Description

    This layer contains detailed outlines of Maryland counties. The Maryland land county boundaries were built using political county boundaries and the National Hydrology Data (NHD). Land boundaries are a key geographic featue in our mapping process.This is a MD iMAP hosted service. Find more information at https://imap.maryland.gov.Last Updated: UnknownFeature Service Link:https://mdgeodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Boundaries/MD_PhysicalBoundaries/FeatureServer/0

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    MD iMAP: Maryland Physical Boundaries - County Boundaries (Generalized)

    • catalog.data.gov
    • opendata.maryland.gov
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    Updated May 10, 2025
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    opendata.maryland.gov (2025). MD iMAP: Maryland Physical Boundaries - County Boundaries (Generalized) [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/md-imap-maryland-physical-boundaries-county-boundaries-generalized
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    May 10, 2025
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    opendata.maryland.gov
    Area covered
    Maryland
    Description

    This is a MD iMAP hosted service. Find more information at http://imap.maryland.gov. Polygon layer contains generalized outlines of Maryland counties.Feature Service Link:https://mdgeodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Boundaries/MD_PhysicalBoundaries/FeatureServer ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS: The Spatial Data and the information therein (collectively "the Data") is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind either expressed implied or statutory. The user assumes the entire risk as to quality and performance of the Data. No guarantee of accuracy is granted nor is any responsibility for reliance thereon assumed. In no event shall the State of Maryland be liable for direct indirect incidental consequential or special damages of any kind. The State of Maryland does not accept liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by inaccuracies in the Data or as a result to changes to the Data nor is there responsibility assumed to maintain the Data in any manner or form. The Data can be freely distributed as long as the metadata entry is not modified or deleted. Any data derived from the Data must acknowledge the State of Maryland in the metadata.

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    Data from: County Boundary

    • opendata.aacounty.org
    • hub.arcgis.com
    Updated Mar 17, 2020
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    Anne Arundel County, MD (2020). County Boundary [Dataset]. https://opendata.aacounty.org/datasets/AnneArundelMD::county-boundary-1/about
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    Dataset updated
    Mar 17, 2020
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Anne Arundel County, MD
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    Description

    This is the County Boundary layer for Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

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    MDOT SHA County Boundaries

    • data-maryland.opendata.arcgis.com
    • data.imap.maryland.gov
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    Updated Sep 17, 2021
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    ArcGIS Online for Maryland (2021). MDOT SHA County Boundaries [Dataset]. https://data-maryland.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/5fc71d3b2ae94473a281d030d2897d3c
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    Dataset updated
    Sep 17, 2021
    Dataset authored and provided by
    ArcGIS Online for Maryland
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    Description

    Esri ArcGIS Online (AGOL) Hosted Feature Layer which provides access to the MDOT SHA County Boundaries data product.MDOT SHA County Boundaries data consists of polygon geometric features which represent the geographic area & extent (boundary) of each County throughout the State of Maryland. MDOT SHA County Boundaries data is used by various transportation business units throughout the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), as well as many other Federal, State, & local government agencies. This data is key to understanding the geographic area & extent of each County throughout the State of Maryland. MDOT SHA County Boundaries data is updated & published on an As-Needed basis as this data does not frequently or regularly change. For additional information, contact the MDOT SHA OIT Enterprise Information Services:Email: GIS@mdot.maryland.gov

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    County Boundaries

    • catalog.data.gov
    • opendata.maryland.gov
    • +2more
    Updated Oct 11, 2025
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    opendata.maryland.gov (2025). County Boundaries [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/county-boundaries-53d26
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 11, 2025
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    opendata.maryland.gov
    Description

    Polygon features which represent the political boundary of each county in the State of Maryland. The Maryland Political County Boundaries were developed using USGS Topo Quads, boundaries submitted by each Maryland county, monument points, and historic records from the Maryland Archive. This data is used by various modules throughout the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), as well as many other State and local government agencies for purposes such as planning, land use, transportation, data & asset collection, and cartographic product development. This data is updated and published on an annual (yearly) basis for the prior year. This data is for the year 2015. For additional information, contact the MDOT SHA Geospatial Technologies Team: GIS@sha.state.md.us

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    County Boundaries - Detailed | gimi9.com

    • gimi9.com
    Updated Jul 11, 2014
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    (2014). County Boundaries - Detailed | gimi9.com [Dataset]. https://gimi9.com/dataset/data-gov_county-boundaries-detailed/
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    Dataset updated
    Jul 11, 2014
    Description

    This layer contains detailed outlines of Maryland counties. The Maryland land county boundaries were built using political county boundaries and the National Hydrology Data (NHD). Land boundaries are a key geographic featue in our mapping process.

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    MD iMAP: Maryland Political Boundaries - County Boundaries

    • data.wu.ac.at
    • opendata.maryland.gov
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    csv, json, xml
    Updated Jul 22, 2016
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    ArcGIS Online for Maryland (2016). MD iMAP: Maryland Political Boundaries - County Boundaries [Dataset]. https://data.wu.ac.at/schema/data_maryland_gov/Y3FyMy1rcGN6
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    json, xml, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jul 22, 2016
    Dataset provided by
    ArcGIS Online for Maryland
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    U.S. Government Workshttps://www.usa.gov/government-works
    License information was derived automatically

    Area covered
    Maryland
    Description

    This is a MD iMAP hosted service. Find more information at http://imap.maryland.gov. The Maryland county boundaries were built using the USGS Topo Quads - county boundaries from the county governments - monument points - and historic records from the Maryland Archive. County boundaries are a key geographic asset in our mapping process and roadway data collection.Feature Service Link:http://geodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Boundaries/MD_PoliticalBoundaries/FeatureServer/1 ADDITIONAL LICENSE TERMS: The Spatial Data and the information therein (collectively "the Data") is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind either expressed implied or statutory. The user assumes the entire risk as to quality and performance of the Data. No guarantee of accuracy is granted nor is any responsibility for reliance thereon assumed. In no event shall the State of Maryland be liable for direct indirect incidental consequential or special damages of any kind. The State of Maryland does not accept liability for any damages or misrepresentation caused by inaccuracies in the Data or as a result to changes to the Data nor is there responsibility assumed to maintain the Data in any manner or form. The Data can be freely distributed as long as the metadata entry is not modified or deleted. Any data derived from the Data must acknowledge the State of Maryland in the metadata.

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    Maryland Physical Boundaries - County Boundaries (Generalized)

    • dev-maryland.opendata.arcgis.com
    • data.imap.maryland.gov
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    Updated Feb 9, 2016
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    ArcGIS Online for Maryland (2016). Maryland Physical Boundaries - County Boundaries (Generalized) [Dataset]. https://dev-maryland.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/4c172f80b626490ea2cff7b699febedb
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 9, 2016
    Dataset authored and provided by
    ArcGIS Online for Maryland
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    Description

    Polygon layer contains generalized outlines of Maryland counties.This is a MD iMAP hosted service. Find more information at https://imap.maryland.gov.Last Updated: UnknownFeature Service Link:https://mdgeodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Boundaries/MD_PhysicalBoundaries/FeatureServer/1

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    County Boundaries - Generalized

    • opendata.maryland.gov
    • catalog.data.gov
    Updated Jul 22, 2025
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    (2025). County Boundaries - Generalized [Dataset]. https://opendata.maryland.gov/dataset/County-Boundaries-Generalized/cipp-umks
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    kml, application/geo+json, xlsx, xml, kmz, csvAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Jul 22, 2025
    Description

    Polygon layer contains generalized outlines of Maryland counties.

  10. TIGER/Line Shapefile, Current, State, Maryland, County Subdivision

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    Updated Aug 8, 2025
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    U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division (Point of Contact) (2025). TIGER/Line Shapefile, Current, State, Maryland, County Subdivision [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/tiger-line-shapefile-current-state-maryland-county-subdivision
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 8, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    United States Census Bureauhttp://census.gov/
    Area covered
    Maryland
    Description

    This resource is a member of a series. The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) System (MTS). The MTS represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. County subdivisions are the primary divisions of counties and equivalent entities for the reporting of Census Bureau data. They include legally-recognized minor civil divisions (MCDs) and statistical census county divisions (CCDs), and unorganized territories. In MCD states where no MCD exists or is not defined, the Census Bureau creates statistical unorganized territories to complete coverage. The entire area of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island Areas are covered by county subdivisions. The boundaries of most legal MCDs are as of January 1, 2024, as reported through the Census Bureau's Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS). The boundaries of all CCDs are those as reported as part of the Census Bureau's Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP) for the 2020 Census.

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    State Boundaries for NJ, PA, DE, and MD

    • catalog.dvrpc.org
    • dvrpc-dvrpcgis.opendata.arcgis.com
    api, geojson, html +1
    Updated Nov 4, 2025
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    DVRPC (2025). State Boundaries for NJ, PA, DE, and MD [Dataset]. https://catalog.dvrpc.org/dataset/state-boundaries-for-nj-pa-de-and-md
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    geojson, api, xml, htmlAvailable download formats
    Dataset updated
    Nov 4, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commissionhttps://www.dvrpc.org/
    Authors
    DVRPC
    Area covered
    New Jersey, Pennsylvania
    Description

    State boundaries for Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, New York, Connecticut, and Washington DC. This dataset was compiled from multiple sources. Original Sources: PA - PennDOT NJ - NJOIT DE - DE Geological Survey MD, NY, CT, DC - ESRI Linework has been adjusted using the following methodology. NJ's boundaries overrode PA, since NJ's were highly accurate. PA overrode MD since PennDOT's were more accurate than ESRI's, and DE overrode PA & MD, since the "arc" of northernmost DE was a bit more accurate than PennDOT's or our original county boundaries. Boundaries in the DVRPC region have been adjusted to align with parcel data (where appropriate). This file is the result of a dissolve performed on the county boundary file.

  12. TIGER/Line Shapefile, Current, State, Maryland, Place

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    Updated Aug 8, 2025
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    U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division (Point of Contact) (2025). TIGER/Line Shapefile, Current, State, Maryland, Place [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/tiger-line-shapefile-current-state-maryland-place
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 8, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    United States Census Bureauhttp://census.gov/
    Area covered
    Maryland
    Description

    This resource is a member of a series. The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) System (MTS). The MTS represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. The TIGER/Line shapefiles include both incorporated places (legal entities) and census designated places or CDPs (statistical entities). An incorporated place is established to provide governmental functions for a concentration of people as opposed to a minor civil division (MCD), which generally is created to provide services or administer an area without regard, necessarily, to population. Places always nest within a state but may extend across county and county subdivision boundaries. An incorporated place is usually a city, town, village, or borough, but can have other legal descriptions. CDPs are delineated for the decennial census as the statistical counterparts of incorporated places. CDPs are delineated to provide data for settled concentrations of population that are identifiable by name but are not legally incorporated under the laws of the state in which they are located. The boundaries for CDPs are often defined in partnership with state, local, and/or tribal officials and usually coincide with visible features or the boundary of an adjacent incorporated place or another legal entity. CDP boundaries often change from one decennial census to the next with changes in the settlement pattern and development; a CDP with the same name as in an earlier census does not necessarily have the same boundary. The only population/housing size requirement for CDPs is that they must contain some housing and population. The boundaries of most incorporated places in this shapefile are as of January 1, 2024, as reported through the Census Bureau's Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS). The boundaries of all CDPs were delineated as part of the Census Bureau's Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP) for the 2020 Census, but some CDPs were added or updated through the 2024 BAS as well.

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    State Boundary | gimi9.com

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    State Boundary | gimi9.com [Dataset]. https://gimi9.com/dataset/data-gov_state-boundary/
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    Description

    The Maryland county boundaries were built using the USGS Topo Quads, county boundaries from the county governments, monument points, and historic records from the Maryland Archive. This layer has been dissolved from the County Boundaries layer.

  14. TIGER/Line Shapefile, Current, County, Montgomery County, MD, All Roads

    • datasets.ai
    23, 55, 57
    Updated Dec 15, 2023
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    U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce (2023). TIGER/Line Shapefile, Current, County, Montgomery County, MD, All Roads [Dataset]. https://datasets.ai/datasets/tiger-line-shapefile-current-county-montgomery-county-md-all-roads
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    55, 23, 57Available download formats
    Dataset updated
    Dec 15, 2023
    Dataset provided by
    United States Census Bureauhttp://census.gov/
    Authors
    U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce
    Area covered
    Montgomery County, Maryland
    Description

    This resource is a member of a series. The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database (MTDB). The MTDB represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. The All Roads Shapefile includes all features within the MTDB Super Class "Road/Path Features" distinguished where the MAF/TIGER Feature Classification Code (MTFCC) for the feature in MTDB that begins with "S". This includes all primary, secondary, local neighborhood, and rural roads, city streets, vehicular trails (4wd), ramps, service drives, alleys, parking lot roads, private roads for service vehicles (logging, oil fields, ranches, etc.), bike paths or trails, bridle/horse paths, walkways/pedestrian trails, and stairways.

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    MDOT SHA District Boundaries | gimi9.com

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    MDOT SHA District Boundaries | gimi9.com [Dataset]. https://gimi9.com/dataset/data-gov_mdot-sha-district-boundaries/
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    Description

    MDOT SHA District Boundaries data consists of polygon features which represent the boundaries of each Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) District. Each MDOT SHA District includes multiple Maryland Counties. There are a total of seven MDOT SHA Districts (District 1 - District 7) throughout the State of Maryland. MDOT SHA District Boundaries data was generated using geometry from Maryland's political county boundaries. MDOT SHA District Boundaries data is maintained by the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA), under the Office of Planning and Preliminary Engineering (OPPE) Data Governance Division (DSD). MDOT SHA District Boundaries data is used by various modules throughout MDOT, as well as many other Federal, State and local government agencies. MDOT SHA District Boundaries data is key to understanding and identfying the geographic extent for each MDOT SHA District. MDOT SHA District Boundaries data is updated and published on an As-Needed basis, as this data does not frequently change. This data was last updated in December 2017. For questions, contact MDOT SHA Geospatial Technologies: (GIS@sha.state.md.us)

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    Maryland Political Boundaries - Municipal Boundaries Generalized

    • data-maryland.opendata.arcgis.com
    • data.imap.maryland.gov
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    Updated Jun 27, 2019
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    ArcGIS Online for Maryland (2019). Maryland Political Boundaries - Municipal Boundaries Generalized [Dataset]. https://data-maryland.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/bd486d7feeec443c89a822dde5b86a1e
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    Jun 27, 2019
    Dataset authored and provided by
    ArcGIS Online for Maryland
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    Maryland Department of Planning (MDP) maps annexations from municipalities. This dataset is created and maintained by the Maryland Department of Planning. These boundaries are not intended to serve as a legal description. Fields:Municipality Name: Name of Municipality located in Maryland.Jurisdiction Code – Four letter county code: ALLE (Allegany), ANNE (Anne Arundel), BACI (Baltimore City), BACO (Baltimore County), CALV (Calvert), CARO (Caroline), CARR (Carroll), CECI (Cecil), CHAR (Charles), DORC (Dorchester), FRED (Frederick), GARR (Garrett), HARF (Harford), HOWA (Howard), KENT (Kent), MONT (Montgomery), PRIN (Prince George’s) QUEE (Queen Anne’s), SOME (Somerset), STMA (St. Mary’s), TALB (Talbot), WASH (Washington), WICO (Wicomico), WORC (Worcester). Last updated: 9/5/2024This is an MD iMAP hosted service. Find more information at https://imap.maryland.gov.Feature Service Link:https://mdgeodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Boundaries/MD_PoliticalBoundaries/FeatureServer/2

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    Montgomery County boundary

    • opendata-mcgov-gis.hub.arcgis.com
    Updated Feb 14, 2024
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    Montgomery County, MD (2024). Montgomery County boundary [Dataset]. https://opendata-mcgov-gis.hub.arcgis.com/datasets/montgomery-county-boundary-4
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    Dataset updated
    Feb 14, 2024
    Dataset authored and provided by
    Montgomery County, MD
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    Description

    Access directly in the TEBS-GIS database in SDE.DISTRICTS, SDE.CNTY_BNDY

  18. TIGER/Line Shapefile, 2021, County, Montgomery County, MD, All Roads

    • catalog.data.gov
    • datasets.ai
    Updated Nov 1, 2022
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    U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division, Spatial Data Collection and Products Branch (Publisher) (2022). TIGER/Line Shapefile, 2021, County, Montgomery County, MD, All Roads [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/tiger-line-shapefile-2021-county-montgomery-county-md-all-roads
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    Dataset updated
    Nov 1, 2022
    Dataset provided by
    United States Census Bureauhttp://census.gov/
    Area covered
    Montgomery County, Maryland
    Description

    The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database (MTDB). The MTDB represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. The All Roads Shapefile includes all features within the MTDB Super Class "Road/Path Features" distinguished where the MAF/TIGER Feature Classification Code (MTFCC) for the feature in MTDB that begins with "S". This includes all primary, secondary, local neighborhood, and rural roads, city streets, vehicular trails (4wd), ramps, service drives, alleys, parking lot roads, private roads for service vehicles (logging, oil fields, ranches, etc.), bike paths or trails, bridle/horse paths, walkways/pedestrian trails, stairways, and winter trails.

  19. TIGER/Line Shapefile, Current, State, Maryland, Census Tract

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    Updated Aug 9, 2025
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    U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division (Point of Contact) (2025). TIGER/Line Shapefile, Current, State, Maryland, Census Tract [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/tiger-line-shapefile-current-state-maryland-census-tract
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    Dataset updated
    Aug 9, 2025
    Dataset provided by
    United States Census Bureauhttp://census.gov/
    Area covered
    Maryland
    Description

    This resource is a member of a series. The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) System (MTS). The MTS represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. Census tracts are small, relatively permanent statistical subdivisions of a county or equivalent entity and were defined by local participants as part of the 2020 Census Participant Statistical Areas Program. The Census Bureau delineated the census tracts in situations where no local participant existed or where all the potential participants declined to participate. The primary purpose of census tracts is to provide a stable set of geographic units for the presentation of census data and comparison back to previous decennial censuses. Census tracts generally have a population size between 1,200 and 8,000 people, with an optimum size of 4,000 people. When first delineated, census tracts were designed to be homogeneous with respect to population characteristics, economic status, and living conditions. The spatial size of census tracts varies widely depending on the density of settlement. Physical changes in street patterns caused by highway construction, new development, and so forth, may require boundary revisions. In addition, census tracts occasionally are split due to population growth, or combined because of substantial population decline. Census tract boundaries generally follow visible and identifiable features. They may follow legal boundaries such as minor civil division or incorporated place boundaries in some states and situations to allow for census tract-to-governmental unit relationships where the governmental boundaries tend to remain unchanged between censuses. State and county boundaries always are census tract boundaries in the standard Census Bureau geographic hierarchy. In a few rare instances, a census tract may consist of noncontiguous areas. These noncontiguous areas may occur where the census tracts are coextensive with all or parts of legal entities that are themselves noncontiguous.

  20. TIGER/Line Shapefile, 2020, State, Maryland, County Subdivisions

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    Updated Oct 12, 2021
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    U.S. Department of Commerce, U.S. Census Bureau, Geography Division, Spatial Data Collection and Products Branch (Publisher) (2021). TIGER/Line Shapefile, 2020, State, Maryland, County Subdivisions [Dataset]. https://catalog.data.gov/dataset/tiger-line-shapefile-2020-state-maryland-county-subdivisions
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    Dataset updated
    Oct 12, 2021
    Dataset provided by
    United States Census Bureauhttp://census.gov/
    Area covered
    Maryland
    Description

    The TIGER/Line shapefiles and related database files (.dbf) are an extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the U.S. Census Bureau's Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database (MTDB). The MTDB represents a seamless national file with no overlaps or gaps between parts, however, each TIGER/Line shapefile is designed to stand alone as an independent data set, or they can be combined to cover the entire nation. County subdivisions are the primary divisions of counties and their equivalent entities for the reporting of Census Bureau data. They include legally-recognized minor civil divisions (MCDs) and statistical census county divisions (CCDs), and unorganized territories. For the 2010 Census, the MCDs are the primary governmental and/or administrative divisions of counties in 29 States and Puerto Rico; Tennessee changed from having CCDs for Census 2000 to having MCDs for the 2010 Census. In MCD States where no MCD exists or is not defined, the Census Bureau creates statistical unorganized territories to complete coverage. The entire area of the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Island Areas are covered by county subdivisions. The boundaries of most legal MCDs are as of January 1, 2020, as reported through the Census Bureau's Boundary and Annexation Survey (BAS). The boundaries of all CCDs, delineated in 21 states, are those as reported as part of the Census Bureau's Participant Statistical Areas Program (PSAP) for the 2020 Census.

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ArcGIS Online for Maryland (2016). Maryland Physical Boundaries - County Boundaries (Detailed) [Dataset]. https://data.imap.maryland.gov/datasets/2315ef0b071a4ec59420e3d342dbcfe2

Maryland Physical Boundaries - County Boundaries (Detailed)

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Dataset updated
Feb 9, 2016
Dataset authored and provided by
ArcGIS Online for Maryland
Area covered
Description

This layer contains detailed outlines of Maryland counties. The Maryland land county boundaries were built using political county boundaries and the National Hydrology Data (NHD). Land boundaries are a key geographic featue in our mapping process.This is a MD iMAP hosted service. Find more information at https://imap.maryland.gov.Last Updated: UnknownFeature Service Link:https://mdgeodata.md.gov/imap/rest/services/Boundaries/MD_PhysicalBoundaries/FeatureServer/0

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