Google Maps and Earth

Some of DEC's map data can be viewed in Google Maps or Google Earth. To use Google Maps, simply click on any of the Google Maps icons below and the map will open in you browser window. To use Google Earth, users must first download the software from Google (see link in right column under Offsite Links). Then, simply click on a Google Earth icon below to open or save the map (as a kmz file). Users new to Google Earth can also refer to DEC's tutorial (also in the right column).

Recreational Maps
Data Set	Google Earth	Google Maps	Description
Accessible Recreation Destinations			Accessible recreation destinations throughout New York State that are owned, maintained, or jointly managed by DEC offer a variety of recreational opportunities for people with disabilities.
Bird Conservation Areas			Bird Conservation Areas (BCA) offer excellent opportunities to observe birds and natural resources while supporting the integration of bird conservation interests into agency planning, management and research projects.
Boat Launch Sites			DEC-owned or operated Boat Launch Sites offer public facilities for launching boats onto New York State waters.
Campgrounds			DEC campgrounds offer hiking trails, beaches, picnic areas, and a variety of other recreational activities.
DEC Lands			Lands under the care, custody, and control of DEC, include state forests, forest preserves, unique areas, and wildlife management areas.
Lake Contour Maps			The New York State Lake Contour Map Series provides information on depth contours, water surface area, mean depth, and available fish species for selected state waters.
North / South Hunting Zone Line			The North / South Hunting Zone Line separates the state into two hunting zones, which may have different hunting seasons and regulations.
Public Fishing Stream Parking Areas			Public Fishing Stream Parking Areas are parking sites located near Public Fishing Rights easements to provide anglers with access to New York's fishing streams.

Environmental Maps
Data Set	Google Earth	Description
Breeding Bird Atlas: Eastern & Southern NY		This file shows lists of birds recorded in Eastern and Southern New York State (DEC Regions 1, 2, 3, and 4) during the 2000 - 2005 Breeding Bird Atlas Survey.
Breeding Bird Atlas: Northern NY		This file shows lists of birds recorded in Northern New York State (DEC Regions 5 and 6) during the 2000 - 2005 Breeding Bird Atlas Survey.
Breeding Bird Atlas: Western & Central NY		This file shows lists of birds recorded in Western and Central New York State (DEC Regions 7, 8, and 9) during the 2000 - 2005 Breeding Bird Atlas Survey.
Breeding Bird Atlas: Species Distributions		This file shows the statewide distributions of all bird species studied during the 2000 - 2005 Breeding Bird Atlas survey.
Bulk Storage Facilities		The Bulk Storage Program includes Petroleum Bulk Storage (PBS), Major Oil Storage Facilities (MOSF), and Chemical Bulk Storage (CBS).
Ecological Zones		Ecological Zones of New York were defined to delineate land units of similar ecological and geographic characteristics, based on topography, vegetation types, and land use.
Environmental Remediation Sites		Environmental Remediation Sites are areas being remediated under one DEC's remedial programs, including State Superfund and Brownfield Cleanup.
New York State Dams Inventory		The Inventory of Dams contains the locations of dams in New York State and provides information about the condition and characteristics of each dam. Any corrections should be submitted to Dam Safety with supporting information.