Layer Source How Data Was Created Date Updated
Infrastructure Key
Electric Transmission Lines Platts Shapefile Ready Dec-07 IDNR Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Electrical Plants Platts Shapefile Ready Dec-07 IDOT Illinois Department of Transportation
Electrical Substations Platts Shapefile Ready Dec-07 USACE United States Army Corp of Engineers
Natural Gas Pipelines Penwell Shapefile Ready Jun-07 BTS Bureau of Transportation Statistics
Crude Pipelines Penwell Shapefile Ready Jun-07 FCC Federal Communications Commission
LPG/NGL Pipelines Penwell Shapefile Ready Jun-07 IEPA Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Refined Products Pipelines Penwell Shapefile Ready Jun-07 VASCD Value-Added Sustainable Development Center
Grain Elevators IDNR Geocoded to Shapefile from Tabular Data 2007 ESRI Environmental Systems Research Institute
Grain Elevators With Rail Access IDNR Geocoded to Shapefile from Tabular Data 2007 DB Dunn & Bradstreet
Barge Facilities USACE Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2007 IRWA Illinois Rural Water Association
Railroads National Atlas Shapefile Ready 2005 ISWS Illinois State Water Survey
Railroad Densities National Atlas Shapefile Ready 2005 USGS United States Geological Survey
IDOT Bridges IDOT Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2007 NRCS Natural Resource Conservation Service
Intermodal Facilities BTS Shapefile Ready 2005
Average Daily Traffic Counts IDOT Shapefile Ready 2006
Interstates BTS Shapefile Ready 2005
Major Highways BTS Shapefile Ready 2005
Secondary Roads BTS Shapefile Ready 2005
FCC Towers FCC Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG Jun-07
Airports National Atlas Shapefile Ready Oct-01
Environmental
Active Landfills IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Brownfield Locations IEPA Geocoded to Shapefile from Tabular Data Jun-07
State Conservation Areas IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
State Forests IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
State Parks IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Federal Lands IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Impaired Waterways IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Levied Areas IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Natural Areas IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Flood Zones 500yr IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Political
Cities With Enterprise Zone VASDC Researched The Data Jul-07
Counties With Enterprise Zone VASDC Researched The Data Jul-07
Political Townships IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Towns ESRI Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Zip Codes ESRI Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Census 2000 Census Bureau Shapefile Ready 2005
Ag Specialties
Sheep/Goat Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Wheat Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Veterinary Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Livestock Veterinary Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Vegetables/Melons Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Turkey/Turkey Egg Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Timber Tract Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Soybean Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Soil Preparation Services DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Poultry Hatcheries Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Poultry Egg Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Ornamental Tree/Shrub Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Ornamental Nursery Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Lawn/Garden Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Landscape Planning Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Horse Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Hog Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
General Livestock Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
General Farms/Animals Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Fur Bearing Animals/Rabbits Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Forestry Services DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Food Products Grown Under Cover Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Farm Management Services DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Deciduous Trees/Fruits Services DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Dairy Farms DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Crop Production for Market Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Crop Planting Protection Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Crop Harvesting Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Corn Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Chicken Eggs Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Cash Grains Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Boil/Fryer Roasting Chicken Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Berry Crops DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Beef Cattle Feed Lot Specialties Except Feedlots DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Beef Cattle Feedlot Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Animal Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Animal Aqua Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Ag Production/Animal Specialties DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Farm Production
Wheat Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Vegetables/Melons Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Tree Nuts Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Soybean Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Rice Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Ornamental Nursery Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Irish Potatoes Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Grape Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
General Farms Primary Crop Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Food Crops Grown Under Cover Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Field Crops Except Cash Grains Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Deciduous Fruit Trees Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Corn Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Cash Grains Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Berry Crops Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Farm Production DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Manufacturing
Wines/Brandy Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Wet Corn Milling Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Vegetable Oil Mills Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Soybean Oil Mills Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Sausages Prepared Meats Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Salted Roasted Nut Seeds Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Roasted Coffee Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Rice Milling Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Prepared Flour Mixes/Doughs Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Prepared Feeds Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Poultry Slaughter Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Potato Chips Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Pickles/Sauces/Salad Dressings Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Meet Packing Plants DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Ice Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Malt Beverages Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Macaroni/Spaghetti Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Ice Cream/Frozen Deserts Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Frozen Specialties Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Frozen Fruits/Vegetables Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Frozen Bakery Except Bread Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Fresh Frozen Fish Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Fluid Milk Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Flour Grain Mill Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Flavoring Extracts Syrups Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Edible Fats Oils Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Dry Condensed/Evaporated Dairy Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Dried Fruits/Vegetables/Soup Mixes Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Dog/Cat Food Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Distilled Beverages Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Creamery Butter Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Cotton Seed Oil Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Cookies/Crackers Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Chocolate/Cocoa Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Chewing Gum Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Cheese Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Cereal Breakfast Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Canned Specialties Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Canned Fruit-Specialties Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Canned Fish/Seafoods Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Cane Sugar Refining DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Candy/Confectionery Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Bread Cake Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Sugar Beet Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Animal Fats/Oils Manufacturing DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Services
Specialty Hospitals DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Skilled Nursing Care Facilities DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Psychiatric Hospitals DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Junior Colleges DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Intermediate Care Facilities DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Hotels/Motels DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
General Medical Surgical Hospitals DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Elementary/Secondary Schools DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Colleges/Universities DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Child Day Care Services DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Wholesale Trade
Wine/Distilled Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Poultry/Poultry Products Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Packaged/Frozen Goods Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Meats/Meat Products Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Livestock Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Groceries/General Line Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Groceries Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Fresh Fruits/Vegetables Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Flowers/Florists Supplies Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Fish/Seafood Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Farm Product Raw Materials Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Dairy Products Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Confectionary Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Beer/Ale Wholesale DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Retail
Retail Nursery Gardens DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Retail Bakeries DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Micellaneous Food Markets DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Meat/Fish Markets DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Liquor Stores DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Grocery Stores DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Gift/Novelty Souviner Shops DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Fruit/Vegetable Markets DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Florists DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Dairy Products Stores DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Candy/Nut Confectionery Stores DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Community Supported Agriculture Locations DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Food Processing Plants DB Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2006
Natural Resource
Coal Mines Platts Shapefile Ready Dec-07
CRP Ground by County IDNR Joined Data to County Shapefile 2006
Streams & Rivers Census Bureau Shapefile Ready Unknown
Navigable Rivers Census Bureau Shapefile Ready Unknown
Rural Water Districts IRWA Digitized Rural Water Districts Jun-07
Sand & Gravel Aquifers IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Sand & Gravel Aquifer Yields ISWS Shapefile Ready 2005
Bedrock Geology IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
300ft Aquifers IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
500ft Aquifers IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Waterbodies Census Bureau Shapefile Ready Unknown
Gas Storage Fields IDNR Shapefile Ready Jun-94
Wood Industries IDNR Created Shapefile from LAT/LONG 2007
Public Water Wells IEPA Created Shapefile from Attribute Data 1980
Public Water Wells (GRID) IEPA Created Shapefile from Attribute Data 1980
Other Layers
Contours USGS Created from DEM 1994
Elevation in Feet/DEM USGS Shapefile Ready 1994
NASS Agriculture Land Cover USDA Shapefile Ready 1999-2005
Land Cover GAP 1999-2000 USDA Shapefile Ready 2000
Counties IDNR Shapefile Ready 1995
Soils NRCS Shapefile Ready 2006
Aerial Photography
2005 DOQQ Aerials USGS Image Ready 2005
2007 Color NAIP Aerials USDA Image Ready 2007