Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection

Emergency Burn Ban In Effect 10/26/24 - An emergency burn ban is now in effect for all Connecticut State Parks, Forests, and Wildlife Management areas, prohibiting the use of all outdoor grills, firepits, and campfires, and the kindling and use of flame outdoors. DEEP and local agencies are working to contain several active fires across the state. Please avoid all affected State Parks and Forests, as well as the blue-blazed Mattabesett Trail. The Enduro Trail in Voluntown and portions of North Stonington within the Pachaug State Forest are closed at this time. Please note that today's forest fire danger report remains at an 'extreme' level. More information about the current fire danger, burn ban and recommended safety measures can be found here

Maps and GIS Data

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  Spatial information describes the physical location of objects in space. Though often used interchangeably, geographic or geospatial information/data - defined as information that can be related to a location on the earth's surface - is a subset of spatial information. Street maps, topographic maps and nautical charts are some of the most common representations of geospatial data. Other representations of geospatial data include vegetation maps, maps of property boundaries, and maps of infrastructure such as water and sewer lines. Knowledge of geospatial data has great importance and many varied benefits. Individuals and organizations in the public and private sector use geospatial information for activities such as recreation, natural resource management, asset management, and land use planning. Accurate and consistent geospatial data is essential in helping us manage our current resources and plan for the future.

GIS Data
 DEEP GIS Open Data Site  |  GIS Data Download  |  CT ECO  |  Index Maps  |  more GIS Data

Recreational Maps
Hiking and Camping  |  Trout Stocking  |  Public Hunting Areas  |  CT Coastal Access Guide | more Recreational Maps

Resource Maps
Topographic Maps  |  Aquifer Protection Areas  |  Endangered Species  |  Aerial Photographs | CT Grown Forest Products |  more Resource Maps

Natural History
American Shad & Landcover  |  Sturgeon: Connecticut's Living Dinosaurs

Related Information
Directions to DEEP Facilities  |  DEEP Store

Other Mapping Resources 
NOAA  |  USGS  |  Flood Hazard Mapping (FEMA)  |  Wetlands Mapper (USFWS) |  National Geographic Mapmaker