Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

GIS

TPWD analysts, scientists, managers, and staff use GIS to manage assets, analyze data, and map Texas' land, wildlife, and water resources. With unique responsibilities in conservation, TPWD leverages GIS to unlock the power of geospatial information.

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 Maps

TEAM App

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

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

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

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

Texas Public Hunt Map

Texas Parks and Wildlife (TPWD) Public Hunting Locator Map
Artificial Reefs

Artificial Reefs

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

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

San Jacinto Battleground

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

Texas Watershed Viewer

Statewide Texas Watershed Viewer
Historical Imagery Viewer

Historical Imagery Viewer

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

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

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.

Division-Specific GIS Practices at TPWD

Coastal Fisheries

  • Fisheries Monitoring Data
  • Habitat Monitoring Data
  • Coastal Restoration
  • Environmental Flows Studies
  • Fish Kill/Pollution Events
  • 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

State Parks

Inland Fisheries

Wildlife

External GIS Resources

Data Clearinghouses

Elevation

Environmental

Historical

Geology

Hydro

Marine

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