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  1. Title: Syrian Refugee Camps, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq, March 2014

    • Point data
    • 2014
    Contributors:

    Summary: This shapefile contains verified data about the geographic location (point geometry), name, and operational status of refugee camps hosting Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan, and Iraq. Only refugee camps operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) or the Government of Turkey are included. Compiled by the U.S Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU), each attribute in the dataset (including name, location, and status) is verified against multiple sources. Locations are verified using high-resolution commercial satellite imagery and/or known areas of population. Additionally, all data is checked against various news sources. Locations are only accurate down to the city level. The designation field gives the type of site and the status of the site. Sites can be "Official Camps", camp settlements that are officially established and maintained by the United Nations or host country. Sites can also be "Transitional Camps", which is a typical camp structure but designed to be temporary or used on as needed basis. There can also be "Transitional Facilities"; these are facilities that are being used to temporarily house refugees. There can also be other sites such as host families or facilities, or other accommodations. Status of these sites can be Planned, Under Construction, Staged, Open, or Closed. The data contained herein is entirely unclassified and is current as of 12 March 2014. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management. U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU). (2014) Syrian Refugee Camps, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq, March 2014. U.S. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/ft681rd8408. The name and status are obtained from the UNHCR data portal (accessible at http://data.unhcr.org/syrianrefugees/regional.php). The locations are obtained from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's GEOnet Names Server (GNS) (accessible at http://geonames.nga.mil/ggmagaz/). The name and status for each refugee camp is verified with PRM.

  2. Title: Syrian Refugee Camps, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq, October 2013

    • Point data
    • 2013
    Contributors:

    Summary: This point shapefile contains verified data about the geographic location (point geometry), name, and operational status of refugee camps hosting Syrian refugees in Turkey, Jordan, and Iraq. Only refugee camps operated by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) or the Government of Turkey are included. Compiled by the U.S Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU), each attribute in the dataset (including name, location, and status) is verified against multiple sources. Locations are verified using high-resolution commercial satellite imagery and/or known areas of population. Additionally, all data is checked against various news sources. Locations are only accurate down to the city level. The designation field gives the type of site and the status of the site. Sites can be "Official Camps", camp settlements that are officially established and maintained by the United Nations or host country. Sites can also be "Transitional Camps", which is a typical camp structure but designed to be temporary or used on as needed basis. There can also be "Transitional Facilities"; these are facilities that are being used to temporarily house refugees. There can also be other sites such as host families or facilities, or other accommodations. Status of these sites can be Planned, Under Construction, Staged, Open, or Closed. The data contained herein is entirely unclassified and is current as of 21 October 2013. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management. U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU). (2013) Syrian Refugee Camps, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq, October 2013. U.S. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/bg149mk9437. The name and status are obtained from the UNHCR data portal (accessible at http://data.unhcr.org/syrianrefugees/regional.php). The locations are obtained from the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration (PRM) and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency's GEOnet Names Server (GNS) (accessible at http://geonames.nga.mil/ggmagaz/). The name and status for each refugee camp is verified with PRM.

  3. Title: Internally Displaced Person Camps, Syria, September 2013

    • Point data
    • 2013
    Contributors:

    Summary: This point shapefile is compiled by the U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU). This dataset contains open source derived data about the geographic locations (point geometry) of internally displaced persons (IDP) and identified tent camps and other locations, such as collective centers, schools, mosques, sports facilities, host families, etc. in towns inside Syria where displacement has taken place. Sources of this information include the United Nations, the Assistance Coordination Unit, the Syria Needs Assessment Project, NGOs, and media reports. Location coordinates are at the city level and are plotted using the Syria P-Code system (http://www.mapaction.org/map-catalogue/mapdetail/2753.html) and NGA GeoNames (http://earth-info.nga.mil/gns/html) datasets. The field "PCode" is a combination of the all the administrative level and community level P-Codes for a specific location. Camp locations are verified using high-resolutions commercial satellite imagery. In the "IDP_TYPE" field "Location" refers to general areas of reported IDP presence, "Camp" refers to informal or formal settlements for specific IDP use, and "Pal Camp" refers to Palestinian refugee camps that existed before the start of the conflict. In addition to Syrian IDP camps and locations, the Palestinian camps are plotted based on verified data from the U.N. Relief Works Agency (UNRWA). This dataset will be updated as needed and is current as of September 23, 2013. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management. U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU). (2013) Internally Displaced Person Camps, Syria, September 2013. U.S. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/pr379fm6207.

  4. Title: Cutural Sites, Syria, May, 2013

    • Point data
    • 2013
    Contributors:

    Summary: This shapefile contains geographic location (point geometry), name, type, and area name, of over 1000 cultural heritage sites and museums in Syria compiled by the Cultural Heritage Center, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State as of Spring 2013. The sites are categorized by type, which include but not limited to, archaelogical sites, roman ruins, mosques, schools, churches, cemetaries, and towns. The data contained herein is entirely unclassified. Conflict, violence, and internal displacements of Syrians are endangering archaeological sites, historic buildings, monuments, and collections of objects and this dataset may help analysts and decision makers identify vulnerable sites. U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU). (2013) Cutural Sites, Syria, May, 2013. U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/wt641rx4675.

  5. Title: Border Crossings, Syria, March 2014

    • Point data
    • 2014
    Contributors:

    Summary: This point shapefile contains verified data about the geographic location (point geometry) and name of border crossings for Syria. These data have been compiled by the U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU), Each attribute in the dataset is verified against multiple sources. Locations are only accurate down to the city level. The data contained herein is entirely unclassified and is current as of 12 March 2014. The data is updated as needed. This file is compiled by the U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU) and is used in the production of several Syria related maps including the unclassified "Syria: Numbers and Locations of Syrian Refugees" product. U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU). (2013) Border Crossings: Syria, March 2014. U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/mp665hn0245.

  6. Title: Detailed World Polygons (LSIB), Africa, 2013

    • Polygon data
    • 2013
    Contributors:

    Summary: This polygon shapefile contains the boundaries of countries in Africa. This layer, created by the Office of the Geographer, combines two data sets: Large Scale International Boundary Lines (LSIB) and World Vector Shorelines (LSIB-WVS). The lines reflect U.S. government (USG) policy and thus not necessarily de facto control. The 1:250,000 scale WVS coastline data from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is generally shifted by several hundred meters to over a km. The LSIB is in WGS84 datum and is generally accurate to within a couple hundred meters or better. The boundary research and “recovery” of the delineation of the line has been done over past decades by geographers at State and colleagues from other USG agencies and the UK. It is based on modern imagery, elevation data, relevant maps, treaties, international arbitration and court rulings, data from national mapping agencies and boundary commissions if available, and other sources. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management. U.S. Department of State, Office of the Geographer. (2013). Detailed World Polygons (LSIB), Africa, 2013. U.S. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/jw779yn7344

  7. Title: Detailed World Polygons (LSIB), Asia and Russia, 2013

    • Polygon data
    • 2013
    Contributors:

    Summary: This polygon shapefile contains the boundaries of countries in Asia (including Russia). This layer, created by the Office of the Geographer, combines two data sets: Large Scale International Boundary Lines (LSIB) and World Vector Shorelines (LSIB-WVS). The lines reflect U.S. government (USG) policy and thus not necessarily de facto control. The 1:250,000 scale WVS coastline data from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is generally shifted by several hundred meters to over a km. The LSIB is in WGS84 datum and is generally accurate to within a couple hundred meters or better. The boundary research and “recovery” of the delineation of the line has been done over past decades by geographers at State and colleagues from other USG agencies and the UK. It is based on modern imagery, elevation data, relevant maps, treaties, international arbitration and court rulings, data from national mapping agencies and boundary commissions if available, and other sources. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management. U.S. Department of State, Office of the Geographer. (2013). Detailed World Polygons (LSIB), Asia and Russia, 2013. U.S. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/yg089df0008.

  8. Title: Detailed World Polygons (LSIB), North America, 2013

    • Polygon data
    • 2013
    Contributors:

    Summary: This polygon shapefile contains the boundaries of countries in North America. This layer, created by the Office of the Geographer, combines two data sets: Large Scale International Boundary Lines (LSIB) and World Vector Shorelines (LSIB-WVS). The lines reflect U.S. government (USG) policy and thus not necessarily de facto control. The 1:250,000 scale WVS coastline data from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is generally shifted by several hundred meters to over a km. The LSIB is in WGS84 datum and is generally accurate to within a couple hundred meters or better. The boundary research and “recovery” of the delineation of the line has been done over past decades by geographers at State and colleagues from other USG agencies and the UK. It is based on modern imagery, elevation data, relevant maps, treaties, international arbitration and court rulings, data from national mapping agencies and boundary commissions if available, and other sources. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management. U.S. Department of State, Office of the Geographer. (2013). Detailed World Polygons (LSIB), North America, 2013. U.S. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/cq068zf3261. The LSIB and WVS files were combined using ESRI's ArcGIS 10.0 lines to polygon tool. In the cases where the LSIB did not extend enough to touch the shoreline, the WVS shoreline was moved inland until it met the LSIB. In the cases where the LSIB border extended past the shoreline, the shoreline was moved outward until it met the boundary. No boundary line was moved for the production of these polygons. The polygons were then topologically corrected to the best of our ability and had corresponding country attributes attached.

  9. Title: Detailed World Polygons (LSIB), South America, 2013

    • Polygon data
    • 2013
    Contributors:

    Summary: This polygon shapefile contains the boundaries of countries in South America. This layer, created by the Office of the Geographer, combines two data sets: Large Scale International Boundary Lines (LSIB) and World Vector Shorelines (LSIB-WVS). The lines reflect U.S. government (USG) policy and thus not necessarily de facto control. The 1:250,000 scale WVS coastline data from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is generally shifted by several hundred meters to over a km. The LSIB is in WGS84 datum and is generally accurate to within a couple hundred meters or better. The boundary research and “recovery” of the delineation of the line has been done over past decades by geographers at State and colleagues from other USG agencies and the UK. It is based on modern imagery, elevation data, relevant maps, treaties, international arbitration and court rulings, data from national mapping agencies and boundary commissions if available, and other sources. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management U.S. Department of State, Office of the Geographer. (2013). Detailed World Polygons (LSIB), South America, 2013. U.S. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/vc965bq8111. The LSIB and WVS files were combined using ESRI's ArcGIS 10.0 lines to polygon tool. In the cases where the LSIB did not extend enough to touch the shoreline, the WVS shoreline was moved inland until it met the LSIB. In the cases where the LSIB border extended past the shoreline, the shoreline was moved outward until it met the boundary. No boundary line was moved for the production of these polygons. The polygons were then topologically corrected to the best of our ability and had corresponding country attributes attached.

  10. Title: Detailed World Polygons (LSIB), Oceania, Malaysia, Antarctica, 2013

    • Polygon data
    • 2013
    Contributors:

    Summary: This polygon shapefile contains the boundaries of Malaysia, Antarctica, and countries in Oceania. This layer, created by the Office of the Geographer, combines two data sets: Large Scale International Boundary Lines (LSIB) and World Vector Shorelines (LSIB-WVS). The lines reflect U.S. government (USG) policy and thus not necessarily de facto control. The 1:250,000 scale WVS coastline data from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is generally shifted by several hundred meters to over a km. The LSIB is in WGS84 datum and is generally accurate to within a couple hundred meters or better. The boundary research and “recovery” of the delineation of the line has been done over past decades by geographers at State and colleagues from other USG agencies and the UK. It is based on modern imagery, elevation data, relevant maps, treaties, international arbitration and court rulings, data from national mapping agencies and boundary commissions if available, and other sources. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management. U.S. Department of State, Office of the Geographer. (2013). Detailed World Polygons (LSIB) Oceania, Malaysia, Antarctica, 2013. U.S. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/dt465jv7171.

  11. Title: Border Crossings, Syria, October 2013

    • Point data
    • 2013
    Contributors:

    Summary: This point shapefile contains verified data about the geographic location (point geometry) and name of border crossings for Syria. These data have been compiled by the U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU), Each attribute in the dataset is verified against multiple sources. Locations are only accurate down to the city level. The data contained herein is entirely unclassified and is current as of 21 October 2013. The data is updated as needed. This file is compiled by the U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU) and is used in the production of several Syria related maps including the unclassified "Syria: Numbers and Locations of Syrian Refugees" product. U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit (INR/GGI/HIU). (2013) Border Crossings: Syria, October 2013. U.S. Department of State, Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/qr921hd4699.

  12. Title: Large Scale International Boundaries (LSIB), Europe and Asia, 2012

    • Line data
    • 2012
    Contributors:

    Summary: This line shapefile contains country boundaries for Europe and Asia. Large Scale International Boundaries (LSIB) are created and maintained by the Department of State's Office of the Geographer. The lines reflect U.S. government (USG) policy and thus not necessarily de facto control. The LSIB has no known errors in boundary location of over 4 km, and is generally accurate to within a kilometer or less. The boundary line depiction research (“recovery” of the authoritative location of the line) has been done over the past decade or so by geographers at State and colleagues from other agencies, and is based on modern imagery, elevation data, relevant maps, treaties, international arbitration and court rulings, and other sources. The LSIB is believed to be the most accurate worldwide (non-Europe, non-US) international boundary vector line file available. The LSIB is frequently updated. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management. U.S. Department of State’s Office of the Geographer (INR/GGI). (2012). Large Scale International Boundaries (LSIB), Europe and Asia, 2012. U.S. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/jd523yw3613.

  13. Title: U.S. State Department, Humanitarian Information Unit GIS Maps and Data

    • Not specified
    • 2012
    Contributors:

    Summary: This collection of shapefiles contains information on international boundaries and other data related to the work of the U.S. State Department. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management. The Large Scale International Boundary (LSIB) data are believed to be the most accurate worldwide (non- Europe, non-US) international boundary vector line file available. Vector data is in ESRI shapefile format and raster data is in TIFF format with a TFW world file. All data uses the Geographic projection, WGS84 datum. Title created by cataloger System requirements: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software that reads ESRI shapefile format.

  14. Title: Large Scale International Boundaries (LSIB), Africa and the Americas, 2012

    • Line data
    • 2012
    Contributors:

    Summary: This line shapefile contains country boundaries for Africa and American continents. Large Scale International Boundaries (LSIB) are created and maintained by the Department of State's Office of the Geographer. The lines reflect U.S. government (USG) policy and thus not necessarily de facto control. The LSIB has no known errors in boundary location of over 4 km, and is generally accurate to within a kilometer or less. The boundary line depiction research (“recovery” of the authoritative location of the line) has been done over the past decade or so by geographers at State and colleagues from other agencies, and is based on modern imagery, elevation data, relevant maps, treaties, international arbitration and court rulings, and other sources. The LSIB is believed to be the most accurate worldwide (non-Europe, non-US) international boundary vector line file available. The LSIB is frequently updated. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management. U.S. Department of State’s Office of the Geographer (INR/GGI). (2012). Large Scale International Boundaries (LSIB), Africa and the Americas, 2012. U.S. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/mz047dz0617.

  15. Title: Detailed World Polygons (LSIB) Europe and Southwest Asia, 2013

    • Polygon data
    • 2008
    Contributors:

    Summary: This polygon shapefile contains the boundaries of countries in Europe and southwest Asia. This layer, created by the Office of the Geographer, combines two data sets: Large Scale International Boundary Lines (LSIB) and World Vector Shorelines (LSIB-WVS). The lines reflect U.S. government (USG) policy and thus not necessarily de facto control. The 1:250,000 scale WVS coastline data from the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) is generally shifted by several hundred meters to over a km. The LSIB is in WGS84 datum and is generally accurate to within a couple hundred meters or better. The boundary research and “recovery” of the delineation of the line has been done over past decades by geographers at State and colleagues from other USG agencies and the UK. It is based on modern imagery, elevation data, relevant maps, treaties, international arbitration and court rulings, data from national mapping agencies and boundary commissions if available, and other sources. The mission of the Humanitarian Information Unit (HIU) is to serve as a U.S. Government interagency center to identify, collect, analyze, and disseminate all-source information critical to U.S. Government decision-makers and partners in preparation for and response to humanitarian emergencies worldwide, and to promote innovative technologies and best practices for humanitarian information management. U.S. Department of State, Office of the Geographer. (2013). Detailed World Polygons (LSIB) Europe and Southwest Asia, 2013. U.S. Department of State. Humanitarian Information Unit. Available at: http://purl.stanford.edu/yf665vp7551.

  16. Title: Yuba County, California land parcels, 200

    • Polygon data
    • 2009
    Contributors:

    Summary: Parcels for Yuba County. Digitized from fall 2002 aerial photograph, with reference to Assessor's parcel maps. Updated and maintained by a combination of digitizing the CAD Assessor's changes or COGO entering the updated info.

  17. Title: Traffic Counts Milwaukee County, Wisconsin 2017

    • Point data
    • 2017
    Contributors:

    Summary: This point data layer represents traffic counts for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin in 2017. The dataset was originally published by the Modal Support and GIS Development Unit of the Bureau of Technology Services of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in 2017.

  18. Title: Traffic Counts Milwaukee County, Wisconsin 2016

    • Point data
    • 2016
    Contributors:

    Summary: This point data layer represents traffic counts for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin in 2016. The dataset was originally published by the Modal Support and GIS Development Unit of the Bureau of Technology Services of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in 2016.

  19. Title: Traffic Counts Milwaukee County, Wisconsin 2015

    • Point data
    • 2015
    Contributors:

    Summary: This point data layer represents traffic counts for Milwaukee County, Wisconsin in 2015. The dataset was originally published by the Modal Support and GIS Development Unit of the Bureau of Technology Services of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in 2015.

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