Maps and Geospatial data: Finding data

What is geospatial data?

Also known as location-based or spatial data, geospatial data comes in a range of forms including maps, aerial and satellite images, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) layers or files, LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) and some forms of tabular data, e.g. census statistics. Regardless of the type, format, or purpose of the data or information, geospatial data always has a location or place in the real world.

Search tips

• Use the Catalogue to find datasets, maps and aerial photographs in the University of Auckland Library’s collection.
  • Include geospatial, GIS, map(s) with your location and/or subject search.
    For example, type Marshall Islands sea-level change GIS.
  • You can refine your results by selecting Maps under Format.
• Knowledge of different projections and coordinate systems may help in finding and using geospatial data to best meet your needs.

Many online GIS, notably ArcGIS Online and Google Earth, have significant data resources/GIS layers/base maps available within the application.

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