Overview
Arlington County GIS Data - For CAD
The Arlington County GIS Mapping Center's webpage offers a variety of geographic data layers as public resources. It includes datasets related to parcel information, zoning, aerial imagery, and other spatial data relevant to the county. The site emphasizes that while efforts are made to ensure data accuracy and completeness, the information is intended for general use and should not be relied upon for legal or construction purposes. Users are granted permission to reproduce materials for personal use, but commercial reproduction requires prior written consent from Arlington County.
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Data Available
Download GIS Data for Arlington County
Parcels and Buildings
This image shows parcel and building data in Arlington County created using GIS data in Equator.
LiDAR
This image shows a LiDAR point cloud in Arlington County created using GIS data in Equator.
Contours
This image shows a contour map in Arlington County created using GIS data in Equator.
Formats Available
Export Your Data Ready to Use in Multiple Formats
DWG
AutoCAD Drawing - Industry-standard CAD format
Supported Data:
Contour, Parcel, Building Outline
SHP
Shapefile - Standard GIS vector format
Supported Data:
Contour, Parcel, Building Outline
DXF
Drawing Exchange Format - Universal CAD interchange
Supported Data:
Contour, Building Outline
GeoJSON
Geographic JSON - Web-friendly spatial data format
Supported Data:
Contour, Parcel, Building Outline
LAZ
Compressed LAS - Efficient LiDAR point cloud format
Supported Data:
Point Cloud
SVG
Scalable Vector Graphics - Web vector format
Supported Data:
Contour, Building Outline
GPKG
GeoPackage - Modern OGC spatial database format
Supported Data:
Contour, Parcel, Building Outline
LandXML (Coming Soon)
Land XML - Civil engineering data exchange format
Supported Data:
Point Cloud
TIN (Coming Soon)
Triangulated Irregular Network - 3D surface model
Supported Data:
Point Cloud
XYZ (Coming Soon)
XYZ Point Cloud - Simple ASCII point cloud format
Supported Data:
Point Cloud
Showcase
Sample GIS Data for Arlington County
Parcels and Buildings
Parcel and building data in Arlington County are used in a variety of fields including architecture, real estate, and urban planning.
LiDAR
Point clouds (LiDAR) in Arlington County can produce highly accurate 3D models of terrain, structures, and vegetation.
Contours
Contours in Arlington County visualize 3D elevations on a 2D surface allowing you to better understand your site.