Make Your Own Maps

• Google Earth 1. Install this FREE browser.
  2. Then click on the file(s) you want (below).
  3. Open with Google Earth if your browser allows you to.
  4. If not, save file on your computer. Use File Open in Google Earth.
  5. Turn layer on in Google Earth under My Places.
  Google Earth will not work on some older computers.

• Parcel Google Earth files (12 March 2008)
• Road centerline Google Earth files (Please inquire at the Northampton DPW)
• Zoning district Google Earth files (20 September 2007)
• Zoning overlay Google Earth files (14 June 2007)
• Rivers and lakes Google Earth files
• Stream Google Earth files
• FEMA 100 Year floodplain Google Earth files
• Bicycle network Google Earth files (Update pending)
• Protected less than fee open space Google Earth files (Update pending)
• City Boundary Line Google Earth files (MassGIS based on Harbor and Lands Commission Town Boundary Atlas)
• Connecticut River Google Earth files
• Certified Vernal Pools Google Earth files (MassGIS 08 August 2007 extract)
• Ponds Google Earth files
• Spot Elevations Google Earth files
• Streams Google Earth files
• Topographic Lines Google Earth files
• Trails Google Earth files (Update pending)
• Wards and Precincts Google Earth files (Census 2000 re-districting)
• Wetlands Google Earth files (Update pending)
• Zipcodes Google Earth files

• 3D Buildings for Northampton Download these 159 3-D building models and open with the MOST RECENT VERSION of Google Earth. They will show up in the correct location.
  
  Thanks to Andy Galusha who created most of these models. We are looking for more volunteers to create more models (GIS@NorthamptonMA.gov).

Shapefiles require Geographic Information System (GIS) software.

• Parcel shapefiles (15 November 2007)
• Road centerline shapefiles (Please inquire at the Northampton DPW)
• Zoning district shapefiles (20 September 2007)
• Zoning overlay shapefiles (14 June 2007)
• Rivers and lakes shapefiles
• Stream shapefiles
• FEMA 100 Year floodplain shapefiles
• Bicycle network shapefiles (13 August 2007)
• Open space shapefiles (15 November 2007)
• Certified Vernal Pools (MassGIS 08 August 2007 extract)