The purpose of the�Natural Resources Atlas�is to provide geographic information about environmental features and sites that the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources manages, monitors, permits, or regulates. In addition to standard map navigation tools, this site allows you to link from sites to documents where available, generate reports, export search results, import data, search, measure, mark-up, query map features, and print PDF maps.

The VT Interactive Map Viewer gives you access to a wealth of VT GIS data layers covering many data themes.

CadastralParcels_VTPARCELS includes standardized parcel data--with joined Grand List data--for Vermont municipalities. For information on the Statewide Property Parcel Mapping Program, go to https://vcgi.vermont.gov/data-and-programs/parcel-program.

Feature layer of locations corresponding to surveys that are produced by Vermont licensed land surveyors and submitted—as .pdf copies—to the Vermont Land Survey Library.Locations are attributed with information such as name of surveyor, date of survey, survey type (e.g., subdivision), and municipality. When the feature layer is opened in ArcGIS Online, the .pdf copies (as feature attachments) can be viewed/downloaded.Effective January 1, 2020 and as stated in27 V.S.A. § 341, surveys are required for property line changes in Vermont. Licensed land surveyors who produce the surveys are to submit a digital copy of them to the library in.pdf format (see27 V.S.A. §1401 and 27 V.S.A. §1403).The copies of surveys are for public reference only, with the originals that most often reside with the Municipality remaining the official documents. The purpose of the land survey library is to improve knowledge of who owns what lands where throughout Vermont.For more information about land surveying in Vermont, see theVermont Society of Land Surveyors (VSLS) and the Vermont Survey Law Manual (PDF).

The State of Vermont has a long history of acquiring properties for conservation and recreation purposes. Since the first official state forest (L.R. Jones State Forest) was acquired in 1909, the State has acquired over 345,000 acres of land in more than 200 towns across the state. In addition, the Agency has recently acquired conservation easements on over 44,000 acres of privately-owned forest land. These diverse holdings are managed by the Agency of Natural Resources and include state parks, state forests, wildlife management areas, and fishing access areas, pond sites, streambanks, fish culture stations, dams, and other miscellaneous properties.

This map is developed for use with the Geocortex Reporting Designer for Private Well Reports.This map has basemap information as well as well points for the feature map of the report.

description: (Link to Metadata) Large ownerships were identified and verified through a variety of sources.; abstract: (Link to Metadata) Large ownerships were identified and verified through a variety of sources.

This dataset is the first attempt categorizing Vermont’s conserved lands following the definitions in Act 59, as interpreted by the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board and described in the Vermont Conservation Strategy Initiative Inventory Report (August 2024).Explore the Initial, Conserved Lands Inventory Dashboard to visualize and summarize the data submitted. The GIS data published originates from the Nature Conservancy’s 2022 Secured Areas Dataset; a compilation effort showing protected areas in 18 eastern states that are permanently protected from development. Using that product, the Conservation Categories Workgroup completed an exercise of categorizing the parcels into the three conservation categories identified in the CRPBA. The categorization was completed consistent with the interpretation and recommendations of the Conservation Categories Workgroup Report.After the categorization, the data was provided to ANR GIS to facilitate ArcGIS Online partner access and refreshing the data with acquisitions from May 2022 to 2024. A complete data refresh for the GMNF was done using a March 2024 version of their management areas dataset. For the ANR, newly acquired parcels were added and available land use classification mapping, associated with long-range management planning, was compiled and categorized by land managers and ecologists. The categorized land use mapping replaced existing mapping for units where it was available. VLT provided GIS data for newly acquired lands between May 2022 and May 2024. TNC updated primary stewarded parcels prior to exchanging data with ANR GIS. Efforts to add other stewarded parcels were not attempted.

Category Definitions:

1) “Ecological reserve area” means an area having permanent protection from conversion and that is managed to maintain a natural state within which natural ecological processes and disturbance events are allowed to proceed with minimal interference.

(2) “Biodiversity conservation area” means an area having permanent protection from conversion for the majority of the area and that is managed for the primary goal of sustaining species or habitats. These areas may include regular, active interventions to address the needs of particular species or to maintain or restore habitats.

(3) “Natural resource management area” means an area having permanent protection from conversion for the majority of the area but that is subject to long-term, sustainable land management.

Lands categorized as Ecological Reserve Area and Biodiversity Conservation Area are consistent with the interpretation and recommendations of the Conservation Categories Workgroup Report and were categorized by staff at VT TNC and VT FWD. The Uncategorized Conserved Lands are lands identified as Gap 4 in TNC’s Secured Lands Database. These lands will be further reviewed and considered in Phase II of the CRBPA effort. Lands categorized as Natural Resource Management Areas are lands that did not meet the criteria of an Ecological Reserve Area or a Biodiversity Conservation Area, and that were not identified as Gap 4 in the Secured Lands Database.

Additional near term development:

Stewarded layer views of the initial public release are still accessible to VLT, TNC, GMNF and ANR staff to manage or recategorize until September 1, 2024. At that time, the initial Conserved Lands Inventory will be a static product to serve as a baseline for the conservation vision and goals of the CRPBA.

This TNC Lands spatial dataset represents the lands and waters in which The Nature Conservancy (TNC) currently has, or historically had, an interest, legal or otherwise in Vermont. The system of record for TNC Lands is the Legal Records Management (LRM) system, which is TNC’s database for all TNC land transactions.TNC properties should not be considered open to the public unless specifically designated as being so. TNC may change the access status at any time at its sole discretion. It's recommended to visit preserve-specific websites or contact the organization operating the preserve before any planned visit for the latest conditions, notices, and closures. TNC prohibits redistribution or display of the data in maps or online in any way that misleadingly implies such lands are universally open to the public.The types of current land interests represented in the TNC Lands data include: Fields and Attributes included in the public dataset:Field NameField DefinitionAttributesAttribute Definitions Public NameThe name of the tract that The Nature Conservancy (TNC) Business Unit (BU) uses for public audiences.Public name of tract if applicableN/A TNC Primary InterestThe primary interest held by The Nature Conservancy (TNC) on the tractFee OwnershipProperties where TNC currently holds fee-title or exclusive rights and control over real estate. Fee Ownership can include TNC Nature Preserves, managed areas, and properties that are held for future transfer. Conservation EasementProperties on which TNC holds a conservation easement, which is a legally binding agreement restricting the use of real property for conservation purposes (e.g., no development). The easement may additionally provide the holder (TNC) with affirmative rights, such as the rights to monitor species or to manage the land. It may run forever or for an expressed term of years. Deed RestrictionProperties where TNC holds a deed restriction, which is a provision placed in a deed restricting or limiting the use of the property in some manner (e.g., if a property goes up for sale, TNC gets the first option). TransferProperties where TNC historically had a legal interest (fee or easement), then subsequently transferred the interest to a conservation partner. AssistProperties where TNC assisted another agency/entity in protecting. Management Lease or AgreementAn agreement between two parties whereby one party allows the other to use their property for a certain period of time in exchange for a periodic fee. Grazing Lease or PermitA grazing lease or permit held by The Nature Conservancy Right of WayAn access easement or agreement held by The Nature Conservancy. OtherAnother real estate interest or legal agreement held by The Nature Conservancy Fee OwnerThe name of the organization serving as fee owner of the tract, or "Private Land Owner" if the owner is a private party. If The Nature Conservancy (TNC) primary interest is a "Transfer" or "Assist", then this is the fee owner at the time of the transaction.Fee Owner NameN/A Fee Org TypeThe type of organization(s) that hold(s) fee ownership. Chosen from a list of accepted values.Organization Types for Fee OwnershipFED:Federal, TRIB:American Indian Lands, STAT:State,DIST:Regional Agency Special District, LOC:Local Government, NGO:Non-Governmental Organization, PVT:Private, JNT:Joint, UNK:Unknown, TERR:Territorial, DESG:Designation Other Interest HolderThe name of the organization(s) that hold(s) a different interest in the tract, besides fee ownership or TNC Primary Interest. This may include TNC if the Other Interest is held or co-held by TNC. Multiple interest holders should be separated by a semicolon (;).Other Interest Holder NameN/A Other Interest Org TypeThe type of organization(s) that hold(s) a different interest in the tract, besides fee ownership. This may include TNC if the Other Interest is held or co-held by TNC. Chosen from a list of accepted values.Organization Types for interest holders:FED:Federal, TRIB:American Indian Lands, STAT:State,DIST:Regional Agency Special District, LOC:Local Government, NGO:Non-Governmental Organization, PVT:Private, JNT:Joint, UNK:Unknown, TERR:Territorial, DESG:Designation Other Interest TypeThe other interest type held on the tract. Chosen from a list of accepted values.​Access Right of Way; Conservation Easement; Co-held Conservation Easement; Deed Restriction; Co-held Deed Restriction; Fee Ownership; Co-held Fee Ownership; Grazing Lease or Permit; Life Estate; Management Lease or Agreement; Timber Lease or Agreement; OtherN/A Preserve NameThe name of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) preserve that the tract is a part of, this may be the same name as the as the "Public Name" for the tract.Preserve Name if applicableN/APublic AccessThe level of public access allowed on the tract.Open AccessAccess is encouraged on the tract, trails are maintained, signage is abundant, and parking is available. The tract may include regular hours of availability.Open with Limited AccessThere are no special requirements for public access to the tract, the tract may include regular hours of availability with limited amenities.Restricted AccessThe tract requires a special permit from the owner for access, a registration permit on public land, or has highly variable times or conditions to use.Closed AccessNo public access is allowed on the tract.UnknownAccess information for the tract is not currently available.Gap CategoryThe Gap Analysis Project (GAP) code for the tract. Gap Analysis is the science of determining how well we are protecting common plants and animals. Developing the data and tools to support that science is the mission of the Gap Analysis Project (GAP) at the US Geological Survey. See their website for more information, linked in the field name.1 - Permanent Protection for BiodiversityPermanent Protection for Biodiversity2 - Permanent Protection to Maintain a Primarily Natural StatePermanent Protection to Maintain a Primarily Natural State3 - Permanently Secured for Multiple Uses and in natural coverPermanently Secured for Multiple Uses and in natural cover39 - Permanently Secured and in agriculture or maintained grass coverPermanently Secured and in agriculture or maintained grass cover4 - UnsecuredUnsecured (temporary easements lands and/or municipal lands that are already developed (schools, golf course, soccer fields, ball fields)9 - UnknownUnknownProtected AcresThe planar area of the tract polygon in acres, calculated by the TNC Lands geographic information system (GIS).Total geodesic area of polygon in acresProjection: WGS 1984 Web Mercator Auxiliary SphereOriginal Protection DateThe original protection date for the tract, from the Land Resource Management (LRM) system record.Original protection dateN/AStateThe state within the United States of America or the Canadian province where the tract is located.Chosen from a list of state names.N/ACountryThe name of the country where the tract is located.Chosen from a list of countries.N/ADivisionThe name of the TNC North America Region Division where the tract is located. Chosen from a list of TNC North America DivisionsN/A

(Link to Metadata) The House district lines for this layer were determined from maps posted on the Vermont Legislature website (http://www.leg.state.vt.us/reports/02redistricting/), whilst the geospatial lines were selected from the datalayers - BoundaryTown_TBHASH (replaced by BNDHASH 6/2003), WaterHydro_VHD, TransRoad_RDS, Water Hydro_LKCH100, and TransRail_RR. Each House district is comprised of existing Vermont town boundaries, roads, railroads, rivers or streams, lake boundaries, or Block boundaries from DemoCensus_TIGER 2000 data (obtained from the 'Geography Network' - http://www.geographynetwork.com/) The redistricting process of the Vermont State House and Senate is regulated by Act 151., which is an act relating to professional regulation and redistricting the Senate and the House of Representatives. During conference negotiations between the House and Senate, it became necessary (for technical reasons) to append ALL of S.300, including both House and Senate reapportionment plans, to House Bill H.761, the Professional Regulation bill, which was passed as Act 151, An Act Relating to Professional Regulation and Redistricting the House and Senate, completing the 2002 legislative reapportionment. For more information, please see the above listed URL.

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(Link to Metadata) Vermont General Assembly is periodically re-apportioned to reflect the state's changing population patterns. The current apportionment process is guided by Title 17, Chapter 34A of the Vermont Statutes Annotated. The Legislative Apportionment Board, an appointed body, proposes a draft apportionment plan. The General Assembly may refer to this plan in its enactment of legislative apportionment for the ensuing decade. The redistricting process of the Vermont State House and Senate is regulated by Act 151., which is an act relating to professional regulation and redistricting the Senate and the House of Representatives. The House district lines for this layer were downloaded from the 2012 Legislative Reapportionment web site (see link above) H. 789 was the final bill passed by the House and Senate that defined new House district boundaries.

(Link to Metadata) A parcel of Forest Service land congressionally designated as wilderness such as National Wilderness Area.

Zoning districts for Underhill, Vermont. Data corresponds to the regulations adopted by the Town of Underhill. Please refer to the Underhill Unified Land Use & Development Regulations Amended March 3, 2020 for complete details.

description: This community revitalization program helps maintain or evolve small to medium-sized historic centers with existing civic and commercial buildings. The designation supports the historic center and targets training and financial incentives to bring additional public and private investment to spark village revitalization. If available, the data is submitted by the Regional Planning Commissions as Shapefiles otherwise the approved map is scanned and digitized or parcel boundaries are used to build the boundary. Learn more about the Vermont Designation Programs.; abstract: This community revitalization program helps maintain or evolve small to medium-sized historic centers with existing civic and commercial buildings. The designation supports the historic center and targets training and financial incentives to bring additional public and private investment to spark village revitalization. If available, the data is submitted by the Regional Planning Commissions as Shapefiles otherwise the approved map is scanned and digitized or parcel boundaries are used to build the boundary. Learn more about the Vermont Designation Programs.

(Link to Metadata) The EcologicOther_ELT (Ecological Land Type) data layer was developed by the Green Mountain National Forest in the early 1980's from aerial photography. Using stereo-pairs of 1:42000 aerial photographs units were mapped using techniques similar to those used by soil scientists to delineate soil-series. After the initial mapping, fieldwork was done to 1) verify and adjust unit designations and 2) develop unit descriptions. To do this, sample plots were established on photos in locations that appeared to be representative of particular ELT's, or in locations where there were questions about the accuracy of the designations. Adjustments to the ELT boundaries were made in the field when data on vegetation and edaphic and topographic features were collected at sample plots. On the north half of the Green Mountain National Forest, 60 different elts have been mapped, and 320 sample plots established to validate and describe the units. Polygons were drawn onto 1:24000 USFS Topographic Maps sheets (mylar). In 1993 these maps were given to the University of Vermont's Spatial Analysis Lab for digitizing. Automation was completed in the fall of 1993. Ecological land classification (ELC) is a cartographic approach to forest land delineation that defines units of land at different spatial scales that are hierarchical, nested, and homogeneous in their environmental and late-successional vegetational characteristics. The ecological land classification system in use on the Green Mountain National Forest (GMNF) in Vermont conforms to the guidelines defined by the National Hierarchical Framework of Ecological Units established by the USDA Forest Service. This classification system is meant to assist managers by allowing them to delineate ecosystems, assess resources, conduct environmental analyses, establish desired future conditions, and manage and monitor resources. Units at the ecological land type (ELT) scale have been mapped on the GMNF. These units are designed to assist managers in site specific, project-level planning. Average unit size for ELT's on the north half of the GMNF is 267 acres. The units are identified by a four-digit code that is based on landtype association, geomorphic process, soil depth, and moisture (refer to ELTCODE documentation).

description: (Link to Metadata) This feature dataset contains layers created for an analysis of lakeshore development in the Northern Forest of Vermont by the University of Vermont (UVM) and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). These layers include: 1) land-use/land-cover (LULC) for 74 lakes within a 600-meter buffer from each lake; and 2) the specific lakeshore boundaries used for each lake. Accompanying this feature dataset is a table containing names for all 74 lakes and their locations by town and county. This table is necessary because some lakes have multiple or duplicate names, which confuses identification. Note that each feature class has separate metadata that describe its content in more detail. The layers should be considered current as of August/September 2003 because the most recent orthophotographs used to produce LULC data were acquired during this period.; abstract: (Link to Metadata) This feature dataset contains layers created for an analysis of lakeshore development in the Northern Forest of Vermont by the University of Vermont (UVM) and the Vermont Agency of Natural Resources, Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). These layers include: 1) land-use/land-cover (LULC) for 74 lakes within a 600-meter buffer from each lake; and 2) the specific lakeshore boundaries used for each lake. Accompanying this feature dataset is a table containing names for all 74 lakes and their locations by town and county. This table is necessary because some lakes have multiple or duplicate names, which confuses identification. Note that each feature class has separate metadata that describe its content in more detail. The layers should be considered current as of August/September 2003 because the most recent orthophotographs used to produce LULC data were acquired during this period.

Zoning district data for Huntington, Vermont. Data corresponds to the zoning regulations adopted by the Town of Huntington on March 7, 2023.Zoning Overlay data can be found under a separate download.

This web service includes standardized parcel data for Vermont municipalities. Information on the Statewide Property Parcel Mapping Program.Service Layers:Cadastral_VTPARCELS_poly: Parcels, with joined Grand List data.Cadastral_VTPARCELS_poly_inactive: Inactive Parcels.

(Link to Metadata) The BNDHASH dataset depicts Vermont village, town, county, and Regional Planning Commission (RPC) boundaries. It is a composite of generally 'best available' boundaries from various data sources (refer to ARC_SRC and SRC_NOTES attributes). However, this dataset DOES NOT attempt to provide a legally definitive boundary. The layer was originally developed from TBHASH, which was the master VGIS town boundary layer prior to the development and release of BNDHASH. By integrating village, town, county, RPC, and state boundaries into a single layer, VCGI has assured vertical integration of these boundaries and simplified maintenance. BNDHASH also includes annotation text for town, county, and RPC names. BNDHASH includes the following feature classes: 1) BNDHASH_POLY_VILLAGES = Vermont villages 2) BNDHASH_POLY_TOWNS = Vermont towns 3) BNDHASH_POLY_COUNTIES = Vermont counties 4) BNDHASH_POLY_RPCS = Vermont's Regional Planning Commissions 5) BNDHASH_POLY_VTBND = Vermont's state boundary 6) BNDHASH_LINE = Lines on which all POLY feature classes are built The master BNDHASH data is managed as an ESRI geodatabase feature dataset by VCGI. The dataset stores village, town, county, RPC, and state boundaries as seperate feature classes with a set of topology rules which binds the features. This arrangement assures vertical integration of the various boundaries. VCGI will update this layer on an annual basis by reviewing records housed in the VT State Archives - Secretary of State's Office. VCGI also welcomes documented information from VGIS users which identify boundary errors. NOTE - VCGI has NOT attempted to create a legally definitive boundary layer. Instead the idea is to maintain an integrated village/town/county/RPC/state boundary layer which provides for a reasonably accurate representation of these boundaries (refer to ARC_SRC and SRC_NOTES). BNDHASH includes all counties, towns, and villages listed in "Population and Local Government - State of Vermont - 2000" published by the Secretary of State. BNDHASH may include changes endorsed by the Legislature since the publication of this document in 2000 (eg: villages merged with towns). Utlimately the Vermont Secratary of State's Office and the VT Legislature are responsible for maintaining information which accurately describes the locations of these boundaries. BNDHASH should be used for general mapping purposes only. * Users who wish to determine which boundaries are different from the original TBHASH boundaries should refer to the ORIG_ARC field in the BOUNDARY_BNDHASH_LINE (line feature with attributes). Also, updates to BNDHASH are tracked by version number (ex: 2003A). The UPDACT field is used to track changes between versions. The UPDACT field is flushed between versions.