This parcels data set is a spatial representation of municipal tax lots for Somerset County, New Jersey that have been extracted from the NJ statewide parcels composite by the NJ Office of Information Technology, Office of GIS (NJOGIS). Parcels at county boundaries have been modified to correspond with the NJ county boundaries and the parcels in adjacent counties.Each parcel contains a field named PAMS_PIN based on a concatenation of the county/municipality code, block number, lot number and qualification code. Using the PAMS_PIN, the dataset can be joined to the MOD-IV database table that contains supplementary attribute information regarding lot ownership and characteristics. Due to irregularities in the data development process, duplicate PAMS_PIN values exist in the parcel records. Users should avoid joining MOD-IV database table records to all parcel records with duplicate PAMS_PINs because of uncertainty regarding whether the MOD-IV records will join to the correct parcel records. There are also parcel records with unique PAMS_PIN values for which there are no corresponding records in the MOD-IV database tables. This is mostly due to the way data are organized in the MOD-IV database.The polygons delineated in this data set do not represent legal boundaries and should not be used to provide a legal determination of land ownership.The MOD-IV system provides for the uniform preparation, maintenance, presentation and storage of property tax information required by the Constitution of the State of New Jersey, New Jersey Statutes and rules promulgated by the Director of the Division of Taxation. MOD-IV maintains and updates all assessment records, and produces all statutorily required tax lists for property tax bills. This list accounts for all parcels of real property as delineated and identified on each municipality's official Tax Map, as well as taxable values and descriptive data for each parcel. Tax List records were received as raw data from the TaxationTeam of NJOIT which collected source information from municipal tax assessors and created the statewide table. This table was subsequently processed for ease of use with NJ tax parcel spatial data and split into an individual table for each county.***NOTE*** For users who incorporate NJOGIS services into web maps and/or web applications, please sign up for the NJ Geospatial Forum discussion listserv for early notification of service changes. Visit https://nj.gov/njgf/about/listserv/ for more information.

Somerset County Parcels dataset was originally extracted from the NJ statewide parcels composite published by the NJ Office of Information Technology, Office of GIS (NJOGIS). Each parcel contains an unique identifier field-PAMS_PIN. The identified is a concatenation of the county/municipality code, block number, lot number and qualification code. New Jersey Division of Taxation maintains the MOD-IV list. This list accounts for all parcels of real property as delineated and identified on each municipality's official Tax Map, as well as taxable values and descriptive data for each parcel. The raw MOD-IV data is processed to include the appropriate fields and the PAMS_PIN field. Using the PAMS_PIN, the parcels GIS dataset is joined to the MOD-IV database table that contains supplementary attribute information regarding lot ownership and characteristics

The dataset is a spatial representation of road centerlines in Somerset County, New Jersey. The New Jersey Office of Information Technology, Office of GIS (NJOGIS), in partnership with several local GIS and public safety agencies, as well as the NJ Department of Transportation, has built a comprehensive statewide NG9-1-1 database meeting and exceeding the requirements of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA) 2018 NG9-1-1 GIS Data Standard (NENA-STA-006.1-2018). The previous New Jersey statewide road segment data (Tran_road_centerline_NJ), which included the road name alias information, has been transformed into the NENA data model to create the street name alias table.The existing road centerlines were loaded into New Jersey's version of the NENA NG9-1-1 data model using Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) procedures created with Esri's Data Interoperability Extension. The data subsequently have been updated and corrected.The road centerlines no longer contain any linear referencing information. The linear referencing will only be maintained by the NJ Department of Transportation as part of the NJ Roadway Network. The data for Somerset County, New Jersey was extracted & processed from the latest NJOGIS dataset by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services (SCOGIS) on April 10, 2024

C1 Waters are a reselect of the Surface Water Quality Standard's (SWQS) CATEGORY attribute. The information contained in this metadata record reflects the SWQS data. As stated in this metadata record's Use Constraints section, NJDEP makes no representations of any kind, including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the digital data layers furnished hereunder. NJDEP assumes no responsibility to maintain them in any manner or form. By downloading this data, user agrees to the data use constraints listed within this metadata record. This data is a digital representation of New Jersey's Surface Water Quality Standards in accordance with Surface Water Quality Standards for New Jersey Waters as designated in N.J.A.C. 7:9 B. The Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS) establish the designated uses to be achieved and specify the water quality (criteria) necessary to protect the State's waters. Designated uses include potable water, propagation of fish and wildlife, recreation, agricultural and industrial supplies, and navigation. These are reflected in use classifications assigned to specific waters. The line-work has been broken/altered to reflect the descriptions specified at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.15. When interpreting the stream classifications and anti-degradation designations, the descriptions specified in the SWQS at N.J.A.C. 7:9B-1.15 always take precedence. The GIS layer reflects the stream classifications and anti-degradation designations adopted as of June 16, 2008 is supplemental only and is not legally binding. Somerset County data extracted & processed from the latest NJDEP dataset by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services (SCOGIS) on April 05, 2024

The dataset is a spatial representation of municipalities developed by the NJ Office of Information Technology, Office of GIS (NJOGIS) in NJ State Plane Coordinate System (NAD83). It is not a survey document and must not be used as such. The polygons delineated in this data set do not represent legal boundaries. This dataset improves upon previous versions of municipal boundaries through the integration of coincident features from several high-quality source data sets, as a component of the NJOGIS statewide Parcels Normalization Project concluded in March 2010. Updates continue to be made as necessary. Somerset County data extracted & processed from the latest NJOGIS dataset by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services (SCOGIS).

The dataset is a spatial representation of waterbodies (2015) in Somerset County, New Jersey. The data set will provide Waterbody information for regulators, planners, and others interested in hydrography data. This data set is intended to serve as a resource for analysis rather than regulatory delineations. Digitizing of this data was initially done by Aerial Information Systems, Inc., Redlands, CA, under direction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Bureau of Geographic Information System (BGIS). Conflation of USGS 1:24,000 High resolution NHD attributes has not been done was done. This statewide conflation of NHD High resolution information was completed in 2019. All QA/QC was done by NJDEP, Bureau of GIS and USGS. This represents a subset of the statewide extract for NJ dated August 25, 2015. Somerset County data extracted & processed from the latest NJDEP dataset by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services (SCOGIS) on April 2024

The document is a downloadable PDF GIS map document of Somerset County’s School District Boundaries. The page size is set to Letter (8.5 X 11). The map was last updated on August 2023 by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services.

The dataset is a representation of the spatial boundary of Somerset County, New Jersey. It is not a survey document and must not be used as such. The polygons delineated in this dataset do not represent legal boundaries. This data set improves upon previous versions of county boundaries through the integration of coincident features from several high-quality source data sets, as a component of the NJOGIS statewide Parcels Normalization Project concluded in March 2010. Updates continue to be made as necessary. Somerset County data extracted & processed from the latest NJOGIS dataset by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services (SCOGIS).

The document is a downloadable PDF GIS map document of Somerset County’s Congressional District Boundaries. The page size is set to Letter (8.5 X 11). The map was last updated on August 2023 by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services.

The document is a downloadable PDF GIS map document of Somerset County’s 2020 Census Tracts Boundaries. The page size is set to Letter (8.5 X 11). The map was last updated on August 2023 by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services.

The document is a downloadable PDF GIS map document of Somerset County’s 2020 Census Zip Code Boundaries. The page size is set to Poster (24 X 36). The map was last updated on August 2023 by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services.

Mapping Nursing Homes allows users to visualize the distribution across Somerset County. It provides contact and services information, in which a user can directly reach out to the nursing homes they are interested in for inquiries about the services they offer. They can inquire about various aspects such as available medical services, resident care, amenities, visiting policies, admission procedures, and any other relevant information related to the nursing home's services. Utilizing this dataset allows individuals to make informed decisions regarding the selection of a nursing home based on their specific needs

The GIS web-mapping application is a user-friendly tool that allows users to explore and analyze Building Footprints and Building Occupancy Classification Across Somerset County, New Jersey

The Somerset County Recreation and Open Space Inventory (ROSI) identifies all County owned land for public recreation and conservation of natural resources such as location, block, lot, municipality, and parcel area. Types of property in this data layer include parcels such as parks, natural areas and historic resources. The land is acquired with funding from the Somerset County Open Space Preservation Trust Fund and NJDEP Green Acres funding. Once placed on the ROSI, no land may be diverted or disposed of for any purpose other than public recreation or conservation of natural resources without the approval of the Commissioner of the State House Commission and Somerset County Board of County Commissioners.

Downloadable PDF GIS Map document displaying Somerset County, it’s municipalities and road network. This is a color vision inclusive map document, with a careful selection of colors and visual elements, our color vision inclusive maps series ensures that the document remains accessible to all users, including those with color vision deficiencies. This commitment to inclusivity allows everyone to experience the map's rich detail and insights. The page size is set to Tabloid (11X17). The map was last updated in July 2023

This data set is intended to serve as a resource for analysis rather than regulatory delineations. Digitizing of this data was initially done by Aerial Information Systems, Inc., Redlands, CA, under direction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Bureau of Geographic Information System (BGIS). Conflation of USGS 1:24,000 High resolution NHD attributes was done by Data Enhancement Services, LLC (DES) partnered with Civil Solutions. This statewide conflation of NHD High resolution information was completed in 2010. All QA/QC was done by NJDEP, Bureau of GIS and USGS. Somerset County data extracted & processed from the latest NJDEP dataset by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services (SCOGIS) on April 05, 2024

This data set was generated through the 2020 LU/LC update mapping effort. The 2020 update is the seventh in a series of land use mapping efforts that was begun in 1986. Revisions and additions to the initial baseline layer were done in subsequent years from imagery captured in 1995/97, 2002, 2007, 2012, 2015 and now, 2020. This present 2020 update was created by comparing the 2015 LU/LC layer from NJDEP's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) database to 2020 color infrared (CIR) imagery and delineating and coding areas of change. Work for this data set was done by Aerial Information Systems, Inc., Redlands, CA, under direction of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP), Bureau of Geographic Information System (BGIS). LU/LC changes were captured by adding new line work and attribute data for the 2020 land use directly to the base data layer. All 2015 LU/LC polygons and 2015 LU/LC coding remains in this data set, so change analysis for the period 2015-2020 can be undertaken from this one layer. The mapping was done by USGS HUC8 basins, 13 of which cover portions of New Jersey. This statewide layer is composed of the final data sets generated for each HUC8 basin. Initial QA/QC was done on each HUC8 data set as it was produced with final QA/QC and basin-to-basin edgematching done on this statewide layer. The classification system used was a modified Anderson et al., classification system. Minimum mapping unit (MMU) is 1 acre for changes to non-water and non-wetland polygons. Changes to these two categories were mapped using .25 acres as the MMU. (See entry under the Advisory section concerning additional review being done on NHD waterbody attribute coding and impervious surface estimation.) ADVISORY This data set, edition 20231120, is a statewide layer that includes updated land use/land cover data for all HUC8 basins in New Jersey. The polygon delineations and associated land use code assignments are considered the final versions for this mapping effort. Note, however, that there is continuing review being done on this layer to update several additional attributes not presently evaluated in this edition. These attributes include several from the National Hydrography Database (NHD) that are specific to the waterbodies mapped in this layer, and several attributes containing impervious surface estimates for each polygon. Evaluating the NHD codes facilitates extracting the water features mapped in this layer and using them to update the New Jersey portion of the NHD. Those NHD specific attributes are still being evaluated and may be added to a future edition of this base data set. Similarly, additional review is being done to assess the feasibility of incorporating data on impervious surface (IS) amounts generated from two independent projects, one of which was just completed by NOAA, into this base land use layer. While the NHD and IS attributes will enhance the use of this base layer in several types of analyses, this present layer can be used for doing all primary land use analyses without having those attributes evaluated. Further, evaluating these extra attributes will result in few, if any, changes to the polygon delineations and standard land use coding that are the primary features of this layer. As such, the layer is being provided in its present edition for general use. As the additional attributes are evaluated, they may be added to a future edition of this data set. The basic land use features and codes, however, as mapped in this version of the data set will serve as the base 2020 LU/LC update. As stated in this metadata record's Use Constraints section, NJDEP makes no representations of any kind, including, but not limited to, the warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular use, nor are any such warranties to be implied with respect to the digital data layers furnished hereunder. NJDEP assumes no responsibility to maintain them in any manner or form. By downloading this data, user agrees to the data use constraints listed within this metadata record.The data for Somerset County data was extracted & processed from the latest dataset by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services (SCOGIS).

The dataset represents spatial boundaries of the 2020 Census Block Groups within Somerset County, New Jersey. A block group usually covers a contiguous area and generally contain 600 to 3,000 people. Each census tract contains one or more block groups and block groups have unique numbers within census tract. Standard block groups are clusters of blocks within the same census tract that have the same first digit of their 4-character census block number (e.g., Blocks 3001, 3002, 3003 to 3999 in census tract 1210.02 belong to block group 3). Within the standard census geographic hierarchy, block groups never cross county or census tract boundaries, but may cross the boundaries of county subdivisions, places, urban areas, voting districts, congressional districts, and AIANNH areas.2020 Census legal boundaries (TIGER/Line Shapefiles) were downloaded from the Census website. Data pertaining to Somerset County was extracted and processed by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services (SCOGIS)

The National Flood Hazard Layer (NFHL) data incorporates all Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) databases published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and any Letters of Map Revision (LOMRs) that have been issued against those databases since their publication date. It is updated on a monthly basis. The FIRM Database is the digital, geospatial version of the flood hazard information shown on the published paper FIRMs. The FIRM 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 FIRM Database is derived from Flood Insurance Studies (FISs), previously published 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 FEMA. The NFHL is available as State or US Territory data sets. Each State or Territory data set consists of all FIRM Databases and corresponding LOMRs available on the publication date of the data set. The specification for the horizontal control of FIRM Databases is consistent with those required for mapping at a scale of 1:12,000. This file is georeferenced to the Earth's surface using the Geographic Coordinate System (GCS) and North American Datum of 1983.Somerset County, New Jersey data extracted & processed from the latest FEMA dataset by the Somerset County Office of GIS Services (SCOGIS) on April 2024.

The purpose of developing parcel-referenced digital zoning dataset is to provide an accurate information about the zoning regulations and designations within Somerset County, New Jersey. The dataset depicts boundaries and attributes of different zoning districts, such as residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and mixed-use zones. By utilizing the GIS dataset, urban planners, developers, policymakers, and other stakeholders can visualize and analyze the spatial distribution of zoning regulations. It helps them understand the existing land-use patterns, identify suitable locations for various types of development, evaluate compliance with zoning regulations, and make informed decisions regarding land use planning, development proposals, and policy changes. Additionally, combining zoning data with other spatial datasets, such as transportation networks, population demographics, or environmental data, can provide valuable insights for comprehensive planning and decision-making processes.