Interactive Map Services

For redistribution of North Dakota Game and Fish Department data other than for personal use, contact the Department at (701) 328-6369.

Note: Pop-up blockers settings may impact many features and functionality of the map services and may need to be turned off.

Map Services

• NDGF General Information - Contains a variety of data resources including aerial imagery, PLOTS and lake contours.
• NDGF PLOTS Information - Contains real time PLOTS information presented in the PLOTS Guide format.

The NDGF map services provide a vast amount of data and functionality available through the web browser. The "NDGF PLOTS Information" map service allows users to bring real time PLOTS information to the desktop. Users can print updated map sheets, zoom to their favorite hunting location, or view unfamiliar PLOTS with aerial imagery.  The "General Information" map service provides an in-depth look at a variety of NDGF department information. This information includes administrative districts, hunting and management units, fisheries and wildlife data, and other base map information. Users can locate wildlife management areas, look at fish stocking history, identify available fishing facilities, or display depth contours of a specific bay or lake. Quick search options are available for commonly-used data layers or locating a specific section, township and range.

Creating Maps

Clicking the Create PDF tab will allow users to create a PDF document of their map display. There are a variety of templates and options to choose from when constructing the map. These options allow users to modify the page setup, map scale, title text, legend visibility and map notes. Upon completion, users have the option to print or save a local copy of the map. Detailed descriptions of the tabs and tools are available on the "help" tabs of the maps service applications.

Extracting Data

Users can extract data using the "Extract Data" tab or by navigating to the "Extract Data" icon located in the red toolbox. The “Extract Data” tab offers a variety of data formats, clip extents and coordinate systems for the specified target layers.  Once the download options are selected, users will be prompted for an e-mail address where they can be contacted with their data request. Raster data, such as aerial imagery, landuse/landcover and topographic maps, are available through the NDHUB Raster Data Download.

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