GIS

Geographic Information System (GIS) plays an important role in the NCPN. Most of the inventories conducted have a spatial component, which is tracked using GIS. As the monitoring of vital signs begins, GIS will be a key component of the data and analysis. The NCPN GIS shop works with other staff members and park personnel to create, edit, and update spatial datasets.

References & Links:

• GIS Specifications for Resource Mapping, Inventories, and Studies (258KB) (Gregson et al 2007)
• NPS GIS Clearinghouse -contains NPS GIS data layers
• NPS Data Store -contains NPS GIS data (as well as tabular and other types of data)

Downloadable Maps (.pdf):

NCPN Park Units Map [1.7 MB PDF File]

NCPN Land Ownership [1.13 MB PDF File]

Park Maps: Please select a park Arches National Park Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park Bryce Canyon National Park Canyonlands National Park Capitol Reef National Park Cedar Breaks National Monument Colorado National Monument Curecanti National Recreation Area Dinosaur National Monument Fossil Butte National Monument Golden Spike National Historic Site Hovenweep National Monument Natural Bridges National Monument Pipe Spring National Monument Timpanogos Cave National Monument Zion National Park

GPS

Much spatial data is collected using Global Positioning Systems (GPS). The NCPN uses both mapping and recreational GPS receivers, depending on the need and accuracy of the resultant data.

References & Links:

• NCPN GPS Field Data Collection Guide (199KB) -Appendix H of NCPN Data Management Plan
• NPS GPS Support Facility Website
• GPS for GIS Workflow - a helpful guide in GPS data collection

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