FWS National Cadastral Data
National Wildlife Refuge and Hatchery Boundaries
These datasets depict the FWS approved acquisition boundaries and FWS 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. Files are zipped and Metadata is included.
If you need further information please contact Doug Vandegraft, Chief Cartographer at Doug_Vandegraft@fws.gov.
Data |
File Type |
Date |
Description |
FWS Cadastral |
9.3 Geodatabase |
May 2009 |
This comprehensive geodatabase contains the FWS Approved, FWS Interest and Special Designation layers. |
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Shapefile |
May 2009 |
Depicts the FWS Approved Acquisition boundaries. |
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Shapefile |
May 2009 |
Shows FWS fee title and less than fee lands; and may include inholding areas within acquisition boundaries. |
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Shapefile |
May 2009 |
Contains other boundary designations, such as Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers, that occur on FWS managed land. |


