Data Resources
The data resource table contains a list of geospatial layers currently displayed in our Interactive Carbon Atlas. Many of the GIS layers were created by the BSCSP, however there are numerous excellent information sources online. We include links on this page to some of our sources where you can download the data directly or learn more about regional GIS resources. The sortable table below includes links to metadata and methodology.
For access to public datasets, please visit some of our favorite GIS data portals...
- The National Atlas is a coordinated effort of more than 20 Federal agencies and provides comprehensive geospatial and geostatistical data for the United States.
- WyGISC, featuring data portals, static maps, and interactive mapping for the state of Wyoming.
- USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center, where you can find satellite imagery, aerial photos, and digitized maps from the USGS.
- The National Carbon Atlas (NATCARB) is a project exploring carbon sequestration from a national perspective.
- Montana Geographic Information Clearinghouse, geospatial data for the state of Montana.
- Other state-level GIS resources including the Idaho Geospatial Office, Washington Geographic Information Councit, the Oregon Geospatial Enterprise Office, and the South Dakota Geological Survey
Carbon Atlas Geospatial Data
| Data Layer | Description | Data Source | Data Theme | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrestrial Sink - Soil Carbon | Statewide estimates of agricultural soil carbon fluxes produced using the Century biogeochemical model. | BSCSP | Metadata | Carbon Sequestration Capacity |
| Emission Sources | Stationary Carbon Dioxide Sources - million metric tons per year; proportional symbol shown relative to emission rate | BSCSP | Metadata | BSCSP Data and Regional Infrastructure |
| Geologic Sink - Saline Formations | Estimated CO2 storage capacity in saline formations at the province level in million metric tons | BSCSP, methods described in the 2010 National Carbon Atlas | Metadata | Carbon Sequestration Capacity |
| Geologic Sink - Coal Seams | Estimated storage volume in unmineable coal seams, metric tons CO2 | BSCSP | Metadata | Carbon Sequestration Capacity |
| Energy Use by Type | Charts showing energy use types by state including coal, natural gas, petroleum, wind, wood products, and hydroelectric. | BSCSP | BSCSP Data and Regional Infrastructure | |
| Total Energy Consumption | Annual energy use by state in megawatt hours | BSCSP | BSCSP Data and Regional Infrastructure | |
| Wyoming and Montana Oil and Gas Fields | Oil and Gas fields are areas with abundant oil and gas wells located over a large oil and/or gas reservoir. Capacity estimates are per field in metric tons. | BSCSP; based on cumulative oil production | Metadata | Carbon Sequestration Capacity |
| Earthquake Locations | GeoRSS feed of real-time, worldwide earthquakes | USGS Earthquakes Hazards Program | Geology | |
| Regional Faults | Major geologic fault zones including the eastern limit of the fold-and-thrust belt | BSCSP | Geology | |
| Structural Arches | Major Structural Arches or anticlinal folds; map symbol shows the fold axis | BSCSP | Geology |