Montana DNRC’s Floodplain Mapping Program strives to assist local communities with floodplain mapping needs, identifying and mapping current flood risks, and providing tools to help communities reduce their flood risks and build community resiliency. This is achieved through comprehensive planning, effective outreach, and communication from DNRC mapping and community assistance staff. DNRC works hard to build trust and foster relationships with elected officials, floodplain administrators, and stakeholders.Local communities across Montana work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) to update and produce new floodplain maps. Many of the existing floodplain maps are based on data from the late 1970s. Updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps will provide more accurate, current, and detailed data and mapping of flood risk areas.

The DNRC Interactive Wildland Fire Map provides up-to-date resources and information related to present and past wildfire incidents in the State of Montana. Leveraging the Esri Web AppBuilder platform, a variety of tools/widgets allow the user to interact with application to better understand forest fires and their impact to the landscape and residents of Montana.

The SSURGO database contains information about soil as collected by the National Cooperative Soil Survey over the course of a century. The information was gathered by walking over the land and observing the soil. Many soil samples were analyzed in laboratories.

The maps outline areas called map units. The map units describe soils and other components that have unique properties, interpretations, and productivity. The information was collected at scales ranging from 1:12,000 to 1:63,360.

The mapping is intended for natural resource planning and management by landowners, townships, and counties. Some knowledge of soils data and map scale is necessary to avoid misunderstandings.

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The Water Right Objections Web Map displays water rights with objections in Montana. It is an interactive web map that allows users to view Water Resources Division administrative basin boundaries, and water rights points of diversion with objections against them.

WaterMapper is a comprehensive online mapping application that serves as a central hub for Montana water resource information. It integrates data from Water Resource Division Bureaus, providing powerful tools for querying Water Right information. The application hosts a diverse range of datasets, including water rights, historical imagery, water sciences-derived datasets, reference layers such as NHD flowlines/ waterbodies, and administrative boundaries.These features support a wide array of water-related workflows. A key functionality is the ability to query for water rights by providing parameters and to switch between different map views using tabs along the top while maintaining the same map extent. This is intended to enhance user navigation and data comparison.WaterMapper aims to streamline water resource management by providing easy access to data and tools for professionals, researchers, and the public. By centralizing this information, it supports informed decision-making and efficient water-related planning processes.

Web Map displaying MT DNRC CARDD offices and Conservation District Boundaries.

Montana DNRC’s Floodplain Mapping Program strives to assist local communities with floodplain mapping needs, identifying and mapping current flood risks, and providing tools to help communities reduce their flood risks and build community resiliency. This is achieved through comprehensive planning, effective outreach, and communication from DNRC mapping and community assistance staff. DNRC works hard to build trust and foster relationships with elected officials, floodplain administrators, and stakeholders. Local communities across Montana work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) to update and produce new floodplain maps. Many of the existing floodplain maps are based on data from the late 1970s. Updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps will provide more accurate, current, and detailed data and mapping of flood risk areas.

Map service for CSKT Claims Analysis

This map layer depicts Classified Forest Lands, developed by the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), for fire protection purposes in Montana. Classified land is defined as any land which has in the judgement of the department a fire menace to life or property, provided that grassland and agricultural areas are included when such areas are intermingled with or contiguous to areas of forest land.Classified areas include all forest lands primarily suitable for production of timber and forest land primarily suitable for joint use for timber production and the grazing of livestock as a permanent or semi-permanent joint use or as a temporary joint use during the interim between logging and reforestation.

Use the Topographic Map Finder to find and download 24K digital topographic maps for Montana! Downloadable files are hosted and provided by the Montana State Library. This app is provided as a public service by the State of Montana. User assumes total responsibility for verification.

This database is a compilation of the national fire occurrence data set - Short, Karen C. 2022. Spatial wildfire occurrence data for the United States, 1992-2020 [FPA_FOD_20221014]. 6th Edition. Fort Collins, CO: Forest Service Research Data Archive. https://doi.org/10.2737/RDS-2013-0009.6 - https://www.fs.usda.gov/rds/archive/catalog/RDS-2013-0009.6 and a download of 2021 fire report data from InFORM - https://in-form-nifc.hub.arcgis.com/The dataset was combined by Donald Copple Nov. 2022 using Excel and ArcGIS. Some errors still exist in the database and may need refinement by the local unit to meet your needs. The record contains roughly 54,600 fires for that time period between 1992-2021 from multiple agencies in Montana.

This is a webmap which is embedded in an ArcGIS story map for the purpose of displaying USGS gages in Montana (or nearby). The story map is part of our on-going outreach effort to inform and promote the importance of Montana’s stream gage monitoring network. The story map provides an introduction to stream gages, and interweaves local users stories with two interactive maps. Both maps allow the user to turn on/off different layers and filter gages by funding source. Clicking on a gage symbol opens a window with additional information. There is one map for discharge funding and one for temperature funding.

Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation's mission is to help ensure that Montana's land and water resources provide benefits for present and future generations. The Trust Lands Management Division administers and manages the state trust timber, surface, and mineral resources for the benefit of the common schools and the other endowed institutions in Montana, under the direction of the State Board of Land Commissioners.Land Offices are the Trust Land Division's primary geographic division. There are six land offices across the state of Montana.

These are boundaries of Structural Fire Departments (SFD) in Montana. The boundaries are mapped to the best available property, land and survey information provided by state agencies, local government personnel, and SFD Fire Chiefs. The GIS research and analysis provided by DJ&A, P.C. of Missoula and Helena was conducted in 2011 for the Fire and Aviation Management Bureau of the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC).The boundaries were mapped from county resolution descriptions or as described and documented by local government sources. Some may not necessarily represent the exact legal boundaries created by petitions and annexations. The data layer was designed for internal use by Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC), and is maintained on a continuous but intermittent basis. DNRC does not guarantee the accuracy of the data, nor that it is up-to-date. These data are not intended for use at scales greater than 1:24,000. These data are not for accurate determination of section corners, or property line locations.The current list of local Fire Chiefs, obtained from state training and certification records, was used for populating the database with names and contact details. Electronic and hardcopy data received from the counties, including legal descriptions and best available details were assumed to be the authoritative data for local government fire district boundaries. No independent verification of data was made against courthouse records; yet, discrepancies found between mapped and reference documents were noted for DNRC review.Fire department boundaries were digitized for each county. Reference and supporting data received from each county were accepted as-is. The data were visually inspected for gaps and overlaps. All polygon topology was built in ArcEditor to insure topological consistency. In areas requiring manual digitizing, overshoots and underhangs were prevented by snapping to, or tracing the best available land survey (GCDB) and ITSD-approved statewide reference data layer features (roads, hydrography, cadastral).The list of local district contacts, including Fire Department Chiefs may periodically change. Individuals providing district boundary information for mapping and reference files submitted the best available documents. Department boundaries often change through local petitions and resolutions.

The Montana Water Rights Compacts map service provides general location information for the water rights compacts in Montana. Polygons may not represent actual locations of negotiated settlements with Montana Indian tribes and federal agencies. They are intended to create a general geographic perspective of compact negotiations in Montana.

Obtain the Complete WRQS DatasetClick the link below to download the dataset in a geodatabase format:

WRQS (Geodatabase)

Please note, the complete dataset is too large for shapefile format due to the 2GB size limitation of shapefiles. The geodatabase format allows for larger file sizes, making it ideal for the complete WRQS dataset.

If you only need a portion of the WRQS dataset (less than 2,000 records), use the interactive map interface in DNRC's Open Data Portal to filter and select specific features and download your selected data in various available formats. This method is ideal for users who require only specific regions or feature types or prefer working with smaller, more manageable file sizes.Details

The Montana Water Right Query System Dataset contains water rights information for the state of Montana. It comprises 10 datasets. The spatial datasets include Points of Diversion (Estimated locations of water right diversion points), Places of Use (Polygons representing areas where water rights are utilized), Reservoirs (Point locations of water storage facilities). Additionally, the dataset includes 7 associated tables: Public Versions, Owners, Change Authorization Scanned Docs, Geocodes, Other Versions, Cases, and Water Right Types.

This comprehensive dataset is derived from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Water Rights Query Systems Database. It provides spatial and tabular information crucial for understanding water rights distribution and management in Montana.

For the most up-to-date version of the water rights database or detailed reference information, users should contact the DNRC Water Resources Division at https://dnrc.mt.gov/Water-Resources/Water-Rights/ or call 406-444-6610.

Obtain the Complete WRQS DatasetClick the link below to download the dataset in a geodatabase format:

WRQS (Geodatabase)

Please note, the complete dataset is too large for shapefile format due to the 2GB size limitation of shapefiles. The geodatabase format allows for larger file sizes, making it ideal for the complete WRQS dataset.

If you only need a portion of the WRQS dataset (less than 2,000 records), use the interactive map interface in DNRC's Open Data Portal to filter and select specific features and download your selected data in various available formats. This method is ideal for users who require only specific regions or feature types or prefer working with smaller, more manageable file sizes.Details

The Montana Water Right Query System Dataset contains water rights information for the state of Montana. It comprises 10 datasets. The spatial datasets include Points of Diversion (Estimated locations of water right diversion points), Places of Use (Polygons representing areas where water rights are utilized), Reservoirs (Point locations of water storage facilities). Additionally, the dataset includes 7 associated tables: Public Versions, Owners, Change Authorization Scanned Docs, Geocodes, Other Versions, Cases, and Water Right Types.

This comprehensive dataset is derived from the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) Water Rights Query Systems Database. It provides spatial and tabular information crucial for understanding water rights distribution and management in Montana.

For the most up-to-date version of the water rights database or detailed reference information, users should contact the DNRC Water Resources Division at https://dnrc.mt.gov/Water-Resources/Water-Rights/ or call 406-444-6610.

Trust Lands map service for DNRC Offices/Boundaries

The SSURGO database contains information about soil as collected by the National Cooperative Soil Survey over the course of a century. The information was gathered by walking over the land and observing the soil. Many soil samples were analyzed in laboratories.

The maps outline areas called map units. The map units describe soils and other components that have unique properties, interpretations, and productivity. The information was collected at scales ranging from 1:12,000 to 1:63,360.

The mapping is intended for natural resource planning and management by landowners, townships, and counties. Some knowledge of soils data and map scale is necessary to avoid misunderstandings.

View Full Metadata at: https://mslservices.mt.gov/Geographic_Information/Data/DataList/datalist_Details.aspx?did={812622e9-3e92-4d74-b84b-33e5b74f6a65}

Montana DNRC’s Floodplain Mapping Program strives to assist local communities with floodplain mapping needs, identifying and mapping current flood risks, and providing tools to help communities reduce their flood risks and build community resiliency. This is achieved through comprehensive planning, effective outreach, and communication from DNRC mapping and community assistance staff. DNRC works hard to build trust and foster relationships with elected officials, floodplain administrators, and stakeholders.Local communities across Montana work with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) to update and produce new floodplain maps. Many of the existing floodplain maps are based on data from the late 1970s. Updated Flood Insurance Rate Maps will provide more accurate, current, and detailed data and mapping of flood risk areas. The draft data stage is an important milestone where the community and public will be able to see the proposed changes from the flood study. Changes Since Last FIRM (CSLF) represents changes to the effective floodplain for projects with draft data across Montana, including areas added and removed since last effective Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM).