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.

• Assessor Lots Google Earth files (01 August 2012)
  NOTICE: these files are NOT to be used for boundary determination, conveyances, or accurate measurement purposes.
  “Individuals requiring an authoritative property boundary or other location must retain the services of a professional land surveyor”.
• Condominium Google Earth files (19 July 2012)
• Zoning district Google Earth files (08 April 2013)
• Zoning overlay Google Earth files (25 April 2012)
• Rivers and lakes Google Earth files
• Stream Google Earth files
• FEMA 100 Year floodplain Google Earth files
• Multiuse trails Google Earth files (23 March 2010)
• Open space Google Earth files (10 February 2009)
• 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 10 January 2010 extract)
• Ponds Google Earth files
• Spot Elevations Google Earth files
• Topographic Lines Google Earth files
• Wetlands Google Earth files (Update pending)
• Zipcodes Google Earth files
• Fire Hydrants Google Earth files (GIS data maintained by DPW)
• Road centerline Google Earth files (Please inquire at the Northampton DPW)
• Northampton 1831 see Northampton from an 1831 perspective!
• Retail Food Permits (05 April 2010)
• Hiking Trails Google Earth file WARNING: Some trails included may be on private property
• Topographic Contours Google Earth file WARNING: hand-digitized linework; may not close
• 2010 Census Tracts Google Earth files
• 2010 Census Block Groups Google Earth files
• Wards and Precincts Google Earth files Wards and Precincts of Northampton
  Valid: 01 January 2012 - 31 December 2021
  Source: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File
• New Market Tax Credit Eligibility Eligibility by 2010 Census Tract.
  More information: http://cdfifund.gov/what_we_do/programs_id.asp?programID=5

• 3D Buildings for Northampton
  Open Google Earth and click on "3-D building models" in the "Layers" sidebar on the left of the screen. Currently there are more than 200 buildings along King Street and in downtown Northampton in the city's model collection.
  
  New models are being added regularly. If you would like to contribute to the model building process, please send email to CityGIS@northamptonma.gov. Be sure to include "SketchUp 3d models" in the subject line.
  
  

Shapefiles require Geographic Information System (GIS) software.

• Assessor Lots shapefiles (19 July 2012)
  NOTICE: these files are NOT to be used for boundary determination, conveyances, or accurate measurement purposes.
  “Individuals requiring an authoritative property boundary or other location must retain the services of a professional land surveyor”.
• Condominium shapefiles (16 July 2012)
• Zoning district shapefiles (08 April 2013)
• Zoning overlay shapefiles (25 April 2012)
• Rivers and lakes shapefiles
• Stream shapefiles
• FEMA 100 Year floodplain shapefiles
• Multiuse trail network shapefiles (23 March 2010)
• Open space shapefiles (10 February 2009)
• Certified Vernal Pools (MassGIS 10 January 2010 extract)
• Road centerline shapefiles (Please inquire at the Northampton DPW)
• Hiking Trails WARNING: Some trails included may be on private property
• Elevation Contours WARNING: hand-digitized linework; may not close
• Wards and Precincts Wards and Precincts of Northampton
  Valid: 01 January 2012 - 31 December 2021
  Source: 2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File