Maps

DEM uses Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to create, manipulate and analyze spatial data that help us achieve our mission of preserving the quality of Rhode Island's environment.

Please follow the links below to access our maps, web-browser applications, RIGIS Data and other GIS Sites.

Geographic Data Viewer  ·  "Paper" Maps  ·  GIS Resources  ·  Contact Us

Geographic Data Viewer

Create a customized map with the Geographic Data Viewer and then print out the result or incorporate it into your document or website. There is no software to download; your web-browser is all you need to get started. If you've never worked with GIS before; we suggest beginning with the tutorial. However, if you prefer to dive right in, select from the links below and get started.

Environmental Resource Map
This interactive map contains a wide variety of GIS data layers of interest to local planning or zoning board members, consultants or anyone else needing a general mapping of soils, wetlands, landuse patterns, regulatory overlay districts and other environmental information. These map layers can be combined with roads, water bodies, topographic maps and aerial photography to create a very effective custom map.
Oil Spill Planning & Response
Intended as a resource for Oil Spill Responders, this interactive map contains data on sensitive environmental resources in RI estuarine and marine waters, NOAA's Environmental Sensitivity Index indicating susceptibility of the shoreline to oiling damage and information on spill containment strategies for 53 RI tidal inlets.
DEM Guide to Outdoor Recreation
This updated guide to State Management Areas, inludes information on Public Hunting Land & Management Areas, Fishing & Boating Access and new information on the state's extensive network of multi-use trails. Please keep in mind that the boundaries of hunting lands are not 100% accurate; they are provided here only as general reference. Contact the Division of Fish & Wildlife if you have any question about the suitability or legality of hunting a particular location.
Topo Map & Aerial Photo Viewer
NEW! Fast & easy viewer including aerial photography dating back to 1939, USGS Topographic Maps, & NOAA Navigational Charts.

DISCONTINUED Reinvesting in Our Industrial Heritage / Brownfields

Please refer to the Environmental Resource Map above.

Paper Maps

Select a link below to view or download maps.

CRMC/DEM Wetland Regulatory Jurisdiction 

DEM Groundwater Classification and Wellhead Protection Area Maps 

Shellfish Grounds, Closures and Approved Areas

Shellfish Tagging: Narragansett Bay

DEM Management & Hunting Area Atlas

Snake Den State Park Hunting Boundary Maps
   Grayscale JPG
   Color JPG
   Grayscale PDF
   Color PDF

Lake and Pond Bathymetry Maps for Fishermen

Marine Sanitation Device: No Discharge Zone for RI Waters

Marine Sanitation Device: Pumpout Facilities

Northwest Co-Op Hunting Area (Revised 12/09)

RI Critical Resource Atlas 

RIPDES Phase II Stormwater Requirement Areas 

RI Environmental Sensitivity Index Maps 

RI Marine Resource Uses 

RI Resource Protection Project 

South County Greenspace Project Maps

United States Library of Congress Map Collection 

RI Watersheds with HUC12 Sub-Watersheds

GIS Resource Links

Data Sources

RIGIS  Rhode Island Geographic Information System

MassGIS  Massachusetts Geographic Information System

MAGIC  Connecticut Map and Geographic Information Center

Geodata.Gov  National Geospatial Information Clearinghouse

Contact Us

Questions or Comments regarding GIS data and maps found on this page may be directed to:

Paul Jordan
Supervising GIS Specialist
Rhode Island Dept of Environmental Management
235 Promenade Street
Providence, Rhode Island
02908
(401) 222-2776 x4315
e-mail: paul.jordan@dem.ri.gov