GIS Data Download

FTP Site (GIS Download Only)

FTP site INSTRUCTIONS

To view GIS layers, look up land information, and print maps, please use the GIS Web Map. 

To download GIS data, follow the FTP site link provided below and enter the username and password in the pop-up credentials box. GIS data is organized by folder and can be downloaded by clicking on the files. Please note that large file sizes may cause the connection to be dropped. For this reason, it’s helpful to use an FTP connection with a resume feature.

We are also aware that some browsers may not support FTP anymore. If trying different internet browsers does not work, you can also connect via CoreFTP software. Or if you use Windows, there is an FTP client built into the operating system, which you can access by copying the URL into the file explorer.

  • FTP Site (Try using Internet Explorer as the browser)
  • Username: ftpdownload@BayfieldCountyGIS.com
  • Password: Please email us to receive the password

A few of the layers available on the FTP site:

  • Addresses and Roads
  • Building Footprints
  • Contour Lines - 2 foot
  • County and Town Boundaries
  • Parcels and Owner Information
  • Public Land
  • Survey and PLSS Corner Records
  • Trails (ATV, Snowmobile, Silent Sport)
  • Zoning and Land Use
  • Note that our LiDAR data is found on a different site (NOAA) which doesn’t require a password (See "LiDAR Information" below)

Feature Services

Published feature services are available through the REST Services page. Viewing the service in ArcMap or another program allows users to download a layer file for use.

LiDAR Information

Access LIDAR data via the NOAA website or state FTP site.

Georeferenced Maps in Avenza Map Store

A selection of geolocated maps is available in the Avenza Map Store, which can be downloaded for free with the Avenza mobile app:

KML FILES VIEWABLE IN GOOGLE EARTH

We have converted several datasets into KML files, which can be viewed using Google Earth. The converted datasets include: addresses, parcels, roads, and zoning districts. To download these files, visit our FTP site or click below for trail data KML files.

GIS METADATA

View a listing of Bayfield County GIS data sources and feature descriptions.

External GIS Resources

US Census Bureau Data

2022 Census data for Bayfield County, WI is available on the data finder website.

WI lidar tile search

Use the LiDAR Tile Search application to select a Bayfield County tile and download .las files.

NEIGHBORING COUNTY GIS & TAX DATA

WI DNR INFORMATION

For data downloads, visit the DNR GIS FTP Site or the DNR Open Data Portal.

USFS INFORMATION

View the Federal Interactive Visitor Map or the Geodata Clearinghouse for data downloads.