Geographic Information Systems

Analysts, scientists, managers and staff throughout the agency use GIS to manage assets, perform analysis, map, collect and maintain data about the land, wildlife and water resources of Texas. TPWD has unique responsibility for the management and conservation of the resources in their area of expertise. Explore some of the ways GIS is used at TPWD to unlock the power of geospatial information.

Coastal Fisheries

Assessing/Monitoring Aquatic Natural Resources
Coastal Restoration
Environmental Flows Studies
Fish Kill/Pollution Events
Species Data Collection
Water Quality Program

Information Technology

Coordination of GIS Technical Infrastructure
Administration of GIS Infrastructure
Maintenance of GIS Infrastructure
Geodatabase Administration
License Administration
GIS Consultation/Support

Law Enforcement

Crime Scene/Evidence Mapping
Locational Awareness

State Parks

Facility Mapping
LWRCRP Web Viewer
Natural and Cultural Resource Data Management

Inland Fisheries

Wildlife

TPWD Spatial Data

No claims are made to the accuracy of the data or to the suitability of the data for a particular use.
These data are for informational purposes and may not have been prepared for or be suitable for legal, engineering or surveying purposes.
If you have questions regarding available data or need data not contained on this site, contact IT-GIS Team.
If you need data not contained in the TPWD GIS Open Data site, visit Open Records - Texas Parks & Wildlife Department.

TPWD GIS Open Data Portal

Legacy Interactive Web Map

Texas Ecosystem Analytical Mapper (TEAM)

Interactive mapping tool to assist in understanding Texas habitats and to integrate vegetation data with land...

Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species

Allows user to query a county and obtain a list of rare species or select a rare species and obtain a map showing county distributions.

LWRCRP Statewide Inventory

2012 - This interactive map displays the lands owned or operated by governmental entities, or non-profit entities which allow public access, for the conservation of historical, natural, recreational and wildlife resources in Texas.

Golden-cheeked Warbler Habitat

Golden-cheeked Warbler habitat change in Travis County and the surrounding area from December 1993 to December 2004.

Texas Public Hunt Map

Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Public Hunting Locator Map

Artificial Reefs

Interactive Mapping application enables the public to locate and query offshore artificial reefs along the Texas coast.

Seagrass Viewer

Mobile-Compatible with ArcGIS for Smartphones: Mobile viewing requires ArcGIS for Smartphones/Tablets (see link on side bar) Texas Seagrass areas with Map note capability for sharing information

San Jacinto Battleground

Comparative views of the San Jacinto battleground area from 1836 to present

Texas Watershed Viewer

Mobile - Statewide Texas Watershed Viewer

Historical Imagery Viewer

A teaching tool for Earth Science, Texas History and Social Studies.

Discover Texas Through Maps

Interactive map to find your county, create your own maps, view urban areas, and karst features.

Texas Commercial Oyster Mariculture Sites

Interactive mapping tool allowing users to review permitted commercial locations for seed, nursery and gore-out facilities using floating or suspended cages within the water column in Texas coastal waters.