Search for Metadata about Illinois

You may Search Illinois Metadata records for Illinois GIS data. Simply enter your keywords in the entry box and click Go. FGDC compliant metadata records will be returned in FAQ-style format. Each metadata file will provide links to a Browse Graphic and access to the data, if available. An extensive list of sample keywords is shown below.

You may conduct a wider data search at the national NSDI Clearinghouse Gateway.

List of Theme Keywords

This metadata database does not conform to a specific keyword thesaurus. Please use these terms for theme keyword searches.

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