Regional Maps

Updated January 21, 2009

The Commission's Geographic Information System department develops a wide variety of digital and printed maps and digital data focusing on Cape Cod's unique resources and built communities. Some of those currently available online include:

Notes

Four Cape-wide maps for the current Cape Cod Regional Policy Plan (effective January 16, 2009):
- Regional Land Use Vision Map - PDF file, 4.7 MB
- Cape Cod Water Resources Classification Map I - PDF file, 2.2 MB
- Cape Cod Water Resources Classification Map II - PDF file, 4.1 MB
- Cape Cod Significant Natural Resources Areas - PDF file, 4.2 MB
Regional Open Space Plan and Interactive GIS Web Tool - An easy way to view protected and unprotected open space on Cape Cod in relation to significant resources; created by staff of the Cape Cod Commission and the Massachusetts Office of Geographic and Environmental Information (MassGIS). Currently in a review state, the mapping tool is available at a MassGIS Web site. The Cape Cod Commission welcomes comments and suggestions; send them to Natural Resources Specialist Heather McElroy.
Land-based Wind Energy Development - Suitability Maps (produced in October 2004 for a study of land-based wind energy potential on Cape Cod):
- Bourne, Falmouth, Mashpee, and Sandwich (4.2MB PDF file)
- Barnstable and Yarmouth (3.6MB PDF file)
- Dennis, Brewster, Harwich, Chatham, and Orleans (4.4MB PDF file)
- Eastham, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown (2.2MB PDF file)
Historic Preservation and Community Character map (produced in February 2003)
Emergency shelter map, from the Cape Cod Emergency Preparedness Handbook
Trail maps for the Cape Cod Pathways program
Maps of tidal restrictions from the Cape Cod Atlas of Tidally Restricted Salt Marshes

In addition, other Cape Cod Commission departments (such as the Transportation and Water Resources departments) develop specialized maps for their program areas. Some of those currently available online include:

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