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Make Maps
Make Your Own Maps
Google Earth: Files to work with Google Earth
- Install the free Google Earth browser.
- Then click on the file(s) you want (below).
- Open with Google Earth if your browser allows you to.
- If not, save file on your computer. Use File Open in Google Earth.
- Turn layer on in Google Earth under My Places.
- Google Earth will not work on some older computers.
View a video showing how to add and open Northampton data in Google Earth
Map Documents
Please note that these files are not to be used for boundary determination, conveyances, or accurate measurement purposes.
“Individuals requiring an authoritative property boundary or other location must retain the services of a professional land surveyor”.
- Accessible Parking Spaces (2023) (KMZ)(shapefiles)
- Assessor Lots (2023) [MassGIS](KMZ)
- Condominium (KMZ) (shapefiles) (16 August 2019)
- Zoning districts(KMZ) (shapefiles) (29 April 2022)
- Zoning districts AND overlays (KMZ) (shapefiles) (21 September 2022)
- Rivers and lakes (KMZ) (shapefiles)
- Streams (KMZ) (shapefiles)
- FEMA floodplain (KMZ) (shapefiles)
- Multi-use trails (KMZ) (shapefiles) (16 August 2016)
- Open Space (KMZ) (shapefiles) (16 June 2023)
- City Boundary Line (KMZ) (shapefiles) (MassGIS based on Harbor and Lands Commission Town Boundary Atlas)
- Connecticut River (KMZ) (shapefiles)
- Certified Vernal Pools (KMZ) (shapefiles) (MassGIS 2017 extract)
- Ponds (KMZ) (shapefiles)
- Spot Elevations (KMZ) (shapefiles)
- Topographic Lines (KMZ) (shapefiles 1Gb download)
- Zipcodes (KMZ) (shapefiles)
- Fire Hydrants (KMZ) (shapefiles) (GIS data maintained by Northampton DPW; direct inquiries by email)
- Road centerline (KMZ) (shapefiles) (GIS data maintained by Northampton DPW; direct inquiries by email)
- Hiking Trails (KMZ) (shapefiles). Please note that some trails included may be on private property
- 2010 Census Tracts (KMZ) (shapefiles)
- 2010 Census Block Groups (KMZ) (shapefiles)
- 2010 Census Blocks (KMZ) (shapefiles)
- Wards and Precincts (KMZ) (shapefiles) Wards and Precincts of Northampton. Valid: January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2031. Source: 2020 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File
- New Market Tax Credit Eligibility by 2010 Census Tract (KMZ) (shapefiles), or view the Community Development Financial Institution Fund website for more information
- School Districts 2015 (KMZ) (shapefiles)
- Railroads (MassGIS)
- Building Footprints (shapefiles)