Browse datasets from UC Santa Barbara's Climate Hazards Center, including CHIRPS v3 rainfall data and instructions for bulk downloads.
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Cornell University Geospatial Information Repository
CUGIR is Cornell’s geospatial information repository, where users can find datasets by map location or browse themes such as geology and climate.
About Cornell University Geospatial Information Repository
CUGIR is Cornell University's geospatial information repository. It lets users find datasets by zooming to a location on a map and clicking 'Search here', or by browsing themes such as geology, climate, agriculture, and inland waters. Filters are available for creator, collection, place, year, resource class, resource type, and format. The repository includes 522 datasets and 373 maps, with formats including GeoTIFF, Shapefile, GeoPackage, and GeoJSON. Place filters include New York, Tompkins County, Ithaca, New York City, Buffalo, Southeast Asia, India, and the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Pricing information is not stated.
Key features
- Find datasets by zooming to a map area and clicking 'Search here'
- Browse datasets by theme, including geology, climate, agriculture, and inland waters
- Filter results by creator, collection, place, year, resource class, and type
- Access data in formats such as GeoTIFF, Shapefile, GeoPackage, and GeoJSON
- Browse scanned maps separately from datasets
- Includes data from Microsoft, USGS, New York State agencies, and Cornell IRIS
Best for: GIS analysts, researchers, and planners seeking geospatial datasets, especially for New York State and selected regions.
Good for
- Offers 522 datasets and 373 maps in one repository.
- Supports map-based location search and theme browsing.
- Provides multiple formats including GeoTIFF, Shapefile, and GeoPackage.
Watch out for
- Listed place filters are concentrated in New York State.
- Pricing information is not stated.
Cornell University Geospatial Information Repository at a glance
- Official website
- cugir.library.cornell.edu
- Category
- Research & Data › Climate & Environmental Data
- Type
- Dataset
- Platforms
- Web
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Cornell University Geospatial Information Repository FAQ
How do I find data by location?
Use the map to zoom to an area, then click the 'Search here' button.
What themes can I browse?
Themes include Structure, Inland Waters, Boundaries, Property, Geology, Agriculture, Environment, Land Cover, Society, Biology, Economy, Elevation, Index Map, Transportation, Climate, Location, Oceans, Utilities, Basemaps, Health, and Military.
What file formats are available?
Formats include GeoTIFF, Shapefile, E00, GeoPackage, and GeoJSON.
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