InfoGuides: Geography: Find Data & Statistical Resources

SearchTips for Library GIS & Statistical Data Collection

Use the catalog to find our GIS dataset holdings (CD-Rom or in digital files) - Search using the Advanced Search Option for more accurate results e.g. "geographic information" (or GIS) AND "fairfax county" (a place name).
Use the Libraries Geodata Server to download individual layer data for local Northern VA County GIS datac or restricted GIS data sets collected by the libraries (GMU affiliates only).
Check GIS Data on the Web to GIS data sites available on the web.
Check Geolytics Census CDs to extract data (including Census boundary files) and create thematic maps.
Check Databases in Data and Polls for other data resources.
Check also Data Sources by Subject (Mason).

SimplyAnalytics: Create maps and download data for US Census (1980- ), MRI market and consumer survey data. Download Census Boundaries in shape file.
Landscan Database: Provide World population data in GRID format (2000 - present) & yearly based raw data is available based on request (contact Joy Suh).
Social Explorer: create maps and download data (including geodata) related US Census (1790 - ) and religion.