Mapping

How can I access soil data digitally?

• Digital Copy of Greene County Soil Survey Reports: The United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA NRCS) website hosts an inventory of digital copies of the printed soil survey reports developed in NYS. These digital copies of the soil survey reports are scanned copies of the original printed versions and may not reflect any changes to the soil survey maps since their publication. The most current data can be found on the Web Soil Survey.
  • A digital copy of the 1993 printed version of the "Soil Survey of Greene County, New York," can be accessed and downloaded from the USDA NRCS page, at the following link: https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/surveylist/soils/survey/state/?stateId=NY

• Web Soil Survey: The Web Soil Survey (WSS) is a web application that allows landowners, agricultural producers, agencies, technical service providers, and others electronic access to relevant soil and related information needed to make land-use and management decisions. The WSS:
  • Provides access to the most current data
  • Provides electronic access to full soil survey report content
  • Provides an alternative to traditional hardcopy publication
  • Provides the means for quicker delivery of information
  • Allows users to get just the information they want
    
    • The WSS, along with instructions on how to use the WSS, can be found at the USDA NRCS page, at the following link: https://websoilsurvey.nrcs.usda.gov/app/HomePage.htm

• Greene Web Map: The Greene Web Map is a web application that functions as a tax parcel viewer, allowing users to view and search for property boundaries. Information on soil types and soil boundaries can be found on this web map. Though the soil data available is not as extensive as those available on the WSS, the ability to view tax parcel boundaries may be helpful. The Greene County Web Map is managed by Greene County Real Property Tax Services.
  • The Greene Web Map can be found at the following link: https://gis.gcgovny.com/greenewebmap/

How can I obtain a hardcopy of the Soil Survey Report?

The USDA published the "Soil Survey of Greene County, New York" in 1993. Soil survey maps within the publication are at 1:24,000 scale and provide valuable information on soil types and characteristics.

Since 2005, the USDA no longer prints hardcopy versions of soil survey reports. The USDA transitioned to the digital availability of soil survey data, using the Web Soil Survey (WSS). The WSS is the official source of soil survey information.

Hardcopies of the "Soil Survey of Greene County, New York" reports are available at the GCSWCD office. Soil survey reports are available at no cost if picked up at the office, or can be mailed for $8.00.

For more information, or to order a copy of the "Soil Survey of Greene County, New York," contact the GCSWCD Main Office at 518-622-3620.

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) regulates and distributes information about state wetlands across New York. The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) regulates federal wetlands, while the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service distributes information to the public about the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) federal wetlands across the country.

Maps have been produced for both state and federal wetlands to predict where wet areas are located within the landscape. Wetlands maps are available to view online as well as in hardcopy format. Please note that online resources will be more up to date than hardcopy resources.

There are no conclusive maps that show the presence or absence of state or federal wetlands. Regulatory agencies may use these mapped boundaries to predict where wetlands are located, but onsite inspection is required for defining the presence, absence, or scope of state or federal wetlands.

How can I obtain digital maps?

Federal and state wetlands can be viewed online using web mapping tools. Web maps are interactive mapping applications that convey geographic information systems over the internet. Web maps allow the user control over the data displayed, with the ability to choose the data layers, extents, and location shown on the screen. These maps can be converted to PDFs and printed. The following web maps can be used to view state or federal wetlands:

• State Wetlands
  • NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper, available at: https://gisservices.dec.ny.gov/gis/erm/
  • Greene Web Map, available at: https://gis.gcgovny.com/greenewebmap/
    
• Federal Wetlands
  
  • U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wetlands Mapper, available at: https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/data/mapper.html
  • NYSDEC Environmental Resource Mapper, available at: https://gisservices.dec.ny.gov/gis/erm/

How can I obtain hardcopy maps?

Hardcopies of federal and state wetlands maps can be viewed or purchased. These are based on the USGS topo quads. Hardcopies may be out of date and may not display accurate data.

• GCSWCD Main Office: GCSWCD maintains an inventory of the NYSDEC (state) and NWI (federal) wetlands maps that cover the majority of Greene County. State wetland maps are available to view and purchase, while federal wetland maps are available for viewing only. For more information, to confirm the availability of state or federal wetland maps, or to order state wetlands maps, it is recommended to contact the GCSWCD Main Office at 518-622-3620.
  • NYSDEC Wetlands Maps: State wetland maps are available for view or purchase. Maps are available for pickup at the office for $10.00 or can be mailed for $13.00. Please note: GCSWCD does not carry a complete inventory of state wetlands maps and will not continue to restock the inventory for purchase.
  • NWI Wetlands Maps: Federal wetlands maps are available for viewing only. Print copies are not available for purchase. Please note: GCSWCD does not carry a complete inventory of federal wetlands maps.

• NYSDEC: The NYSDEC regional offices hold paper copies of state wetlands maps. Photocopies may be made for portions of wetland maps or full size wetland maps may be ordered for purchase.
  • To learn more about state wetlands mapping, go to the NYSDEC webpage at the following link: https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/5124.html
  • For all of Greene County and the Schoharie Reservoir watershed area, contact the NYSDEC Region 4 office to order full size paper copies of state wetland maps:

NYSDEC Region 4 Office
1130 North Westcott Road, Schenectady, NY 12306-2014
518-357-2068

Topographic maps show the elevation of the Earth’s surface using contour lines. These maps also contain water features, road names, and geographic location labeling. Topographic maps are available in digital and print format.

Topographic maps are developed in quadrangles, also called topo quads. There are 22 topo quads covering Greene County. The Greene County topo quads are listed below:

Alcove
Ashland
Bearsville
Cementon
Durham
Fleischmanns
Freehold
Greenville
Hensonville
Hudson North
Hudson South
Hunter
Katerskill Clove
Leeds
Lexington
Livingstonville
Phoenicia
Prattsville
Ravena
Roxbury
West Kill
Woodstock

How can I obtain digital maps?

• Web Maps: USGS topo maps can be viewed online using web mapping tools. Web maps are interactive mapping applications that convey geographic information systems (GIS) over the internet. Web maps allow the user control over the data displayed, with the ability to choose the data layers, extents, and location shown on the screen. The following web maps have made the USGS topo maps available as a base map.
  • Greene Web Map, available at the following link: https://gis.gcgovny.com/greenewebmap/
  • NWI Wetlands Mapper, available at the following link: https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/data/mapper.html

• USGS Store: Topographic maps are available to through the USGS Store. It is free to view or download PDF versions of topographic quadrangles. Print copies are available for purchase. To access the 7.5 and 15 minute topographic map page of the USGS Store, go to the following link: https://store.usgs.gov/filter-products?categories=%5B15%5D&page=1
  • Fill in the county and region in the dropdown menus. Enter the name of the topo quad in the keywords search box.

How can I obtain hardcopy maps?

• GCSWCD Main Office: GCSWCD maintains an inventory of USGS 7.5 minute topographic maps that cover the majority of Greene County. These topographic maps are currently available for view or purchase at the GCSWCD Main Office.
  • Maps are available for pickup at the office for $10.00 or can be mailed for $13.00.
  • Please note: GCSWCD does not carry a complete inventory of USGS topographic maps and will not continue to restock hardcopy maps for purchase. For more information or to order USGS topographic maps, it is recommended to contact the GCSWCD Main Office at 518-622-3620.

• USGS Store: Print copies of USGS topographic maps are available for purchase through the USGS Store. To access the 7.5 and 15 minute topographic map page of the USGS Store, go to the following link: https://store.usgs.gov/filter-products?categories=%5B15%5D&page=1

GCSWCD provides GIS mapping and other services for individuals in Greene County. Individuals including landowners, farmers, developers, realtors, and engineers can utilize these services to help make wise land management decisions.

What is GIS?

A geographic information system (GIS) integrates hardware, software, and data for analyzing and displaying geographically referenced information. This collection of data can be used for thematic mapping in which the users can display several different layers of data for any given geographic area to create a custom map. For example, wetland maps can be superimposed upon tax parcel boundaries to display regulated areas.

What information is available?

GCSWCD has access to geographic data on natural resources throughout Greene County including, but not limited to:

• Aerial Photography
• Agricultural Districts
• FEMA Floodplains
• Real Property Tax Parcels
• Soil Boundaries
• State and Federal Wetlands
• Streams/Waterbodies
• Topography
• Watershed Boundaries

How can I obtain maps from GCSWCD?

For more information about the GIS services GCSWCD may provide, contact the GCSWCD Main Office at 518-622-3620.

Fees for mapping services are charged as follows:

• $40 per hour
• $2 per 8 1/2” x 11”
• $4 per 11” x 17”
• $20 per 24” x 36”

Printed maps can be sent through US mail or picked up at the GCSWCD Main Office between 8:00am-4:30pm on Monday-Friday. A GCSWCD staff member will be available to explain the maps and the information they represent. Please contact the GCSWCD Main Office by phone at 518-622-3620 to confirm the availability of staff for picking up printed maps.

Digital maps (PDF format) are also available and can be e-mailed.

Disclaimer: GIS maps prepared by GCSWCD use the most current data available. They are deemed accurate but are not guaranteed. GCSWCD is not responsible for any inaccuracies in the data and does not necessarily endorse any interpretations or products derived from the data. GIS data does not replace onsite inspection or survey.

Can I view GIS data and make maps myself?

Yes, GIS data can be viewed and maps can be made using the web maps. Web maps are interactive mapping applications that convey GIS data over the internet. Web maps allow the user control over the data displayed, with the ability to choose the data layers, extents, and location shown on the screen. Many web maps allow users to create PDFs or print maps.
Some helpful web maps which contain information about Greene County include:

• Greene Web Map: https://gis.gcgovny.com/greenewebmap/
• Department of Environmental Conservation Environmental Resource Mapper: https://gisservices.dec.ny.gov/gis/erm/
• FEMA Flood Map Service Center: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search
• Hudson Valley Natural Resource Mapper: https://gisservices.dec.ny.gov/gis/hvnrm/
• National Wetlands Inventory Wetlands Mapper: https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/data/mapper.html
• USDA Web Soil Survey: https://websoilsurvey.sc.egov.usda.gov/App/HomePage.htm