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NTL-LTER Spatial Data

Spatial data at NTL-LTER can be accessed in several different ways. To display and explore a map in your web browser, use any of the three regional interactive map applications. More advanced spatial analysis can be performed in a geographic information system (GIS) environment, using either individual data sets downloaded from the spatial data catalog, or by directly connecting to the NTL-LTER spatial database.

Data catalog for download

Spatial data sets at NTL-LTER can be downloaded from the Spatial Data Catalog. All data are provided as compressed shapefiles, which can be used in a variety of geographic information system GIS) environments.

Interactive maps

The interactive maps can be viewed with a web browser. An introduction and guide to using the maps is available here:

About the NTL-LTER Interactive Maps

	Northern Highlands Lake District interactive map
	Yahara Lake District interactive map
	Wisconsin statewide interactive map

Note: Maps will open in a new browser window.

Spatial database

The NTL-LTER spatial data are maintained in a spatial database. Many GIS software systems can access these data directly from the database, without the need for manually downloading and uncompressing copies of individual data sets.

• Server: argyron.limnology.wisc.edu
• Service: port:5151
• User Name: guest
• Password: [ click to request ]
  

An introduction and guide to the spatial database is available here:

About the NTL-LTER spatial database

Links to Additional Spatial Data Resources