USFWS National Cadastral Data

National Wildlife Refuge and Hatchery Boundaries (Updated November 1, 2011) These datasets depict the USFWS approved acquisition boundaries and USFWS managed lands, (National Wildlife Refuge and Hatchery Boundaries). The intended application of these data layers is as a cadastral framework for use with other data layers in GIS and mapping applications. It is not intended to be used as a land survey or representation of land for conveyance or tax purposes. The primary source for this information is the USFWS Realty program. Next scheduled update - May 2012.

If you need further information please contact the Cadastral Data Working Group.

USFWS Cadastral Geodatabase (100 MB zipped) - This comprehensive geodatabase contains USFWS Approved, USFWS Interest and Special Designation layers.

Cadastral Data Web Service - Public map service

USFWS Approved Acquisition Shapefile (27 MB zipped) - Boundaries that are approved for acquisition by USFWS.
USFWS Approved Acquisition Metadata (HTML format)

USFWS Interest Shapefile (104 MB zipped) - USFWS fee title and less than fee lands; and may include inholding areas within acquisition boundaries.
USFWS Interest Metadata (HTML format)

Special Designation Shapefile (9 MB zipped) - Other boundary designations, such as Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers, that occur on USFWS managed land.
Special Designation Metadata (HTML format)

USFWS Wildlife Refuge Boundaries (45 MB zipped) - FWS Interest only, owned by FWS, simple boundary outlines.
USFWS Wildlife Refuge Boundaries Metadata (HTML format)

USFWS Wildlife Refuge Boundaries Web Service - Public map service

USFWS Wildlife Refuge Boundaries, excluding Alaska - KMZ (5.3 MB)

USFWS Wildlife Refuge Boundaries, Alaska only - KMZ (18.8 MB)