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USGS HUC10 Watersheds

United States Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) zones represent watershed basins. This layer contains HUC10 watersheds that are within and surround Forsyth County. Data exported from NHD (National Hydrography Dataset) in 2022 Source: [https://www.usgs.gov/national-hydrography/national-hydrography-dataset] In 2024, the USGS shifted from maintaining the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), the Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and the NHDPlus High-Resolution to production of 3D Hydrography Program products. While these legacy products are no longer updated and maintained, they are provided here as both downloadable products and as services for reference purposes. More information about the legacy datasets is available on the [About National Hydrography Products webpage.] For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com] The Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) is a seamless, national hydrologic unit dataset. Simply put, hydrologic units represent the area of the landscape that drains to a portion of the stream network. More specifically, a hydrologic unit defines the areal extent of surface water drainage to an outlet point on a dendritic stream network or to multiple outlet points where the stream network is not dendritic. A hydrologic unit may represent all or only part of the total drainage area to an outlet point so that multiple hydrologic units may be required to define the entire drainage area at a given outlet. Hydrologic unit boundaries in the WBD are determined based on topographic, hydrologic, and other relevant landscape characteristics without regard for administrative, political, or jurisdictional boundaries. The WBD seamlessly represents hydrologic units at six required and two optional hierarchical levels. The hydrologic units (HU) in the WBD form a standardized system for organizing, collecting, managing, and reporting hydrologic information for the nation. The HU in the WBD are arranged in a nested, hierarchical system with each HU in the system identified using a unique code. Hydrologic unit codes (HUC) are developed using a progressive two-digit system where each successively smaller areal unit is identified by adding two digits to the identifying code the smaller unit is nested within. WBD contains eight levels of progressive hydrologic units identified by unique 2- to 16-digit codes. The dataset is complete for the United States to the 12-digit hydrologic unit. The 14- and 16-digit hydrologic units are optional and are not complete for the nation. Efforts are ongoing to complete 10- and 12-digit unit delineations within 8-digit hydrologic units extending across the U.S. – Canada border. Additional information about this effort and access to data is linked on the “resources” section on this page. A similar effort is complete for the 10- and 12-digit units extending across the U.S. – Mexico border. More information can be found here: https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/ngp/national-hydrography/watershed-boundary-dataset?qt-science_support_page_related_con=4#qt-science_support_page_related_con
Rivers and Streams

River and Stream lines that represent flowlines and cartographic features such as stream centerlines and river banks. Original data was extracted using Linear hydrographic features, including rivers, streams, and artificial flow paths through waterbodies. Data were captured from USGS 7.5 minute mylar separates containing the "blue-layer" from the U.S. Geological Survey's 1:24000-scale quadrangle maps. Waterlines features updated in 2019 using Arc Hydro extension for ArcGIS Pro and 2018 Digital Elevation Model For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
USGS HUC Watersheds

United States Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) zones represent watershed basins. This layer contains HUC 8, HUC 10, and HUC 12 watersheds that are within and surround Forsyth County. Data exported from NHD (National Hydrography Dataset) in 2022 Source: [https://www.usgs.gov/national-hydrography/national-hydrography-dataset] In 2024, the USGS shifted from maintaining the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), the Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and the NHDPlus High-Resolution to production of 3D Hydrography Program products. While these legacy products are no longer updated and maintained, they are provided here as both downloadable products and as services for reference purposes. More information about the legacy datasets is available on the [About National Hydrography Products webpage.] For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com] The Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) is a seamless, national hydrologic unit dataset. Simply put, hydrologic units represent the area of the landscape that drains to a portion of the stream network. More specifically, a hydrologic unit defines the areal extent of surface water drainage to an outlet point on a dendritic stream network or to multiple outlet points where the stream network is not dendritic. A hydrologic unit may represent all or only part of the total drainage area to an outlet point so that multiple hydrologic units may be required to define the entire drainage area at a given outlet. Hydrologic unit boundaries in the WBD are determined based on topographic, hydrologic, and other relevant landscape characteristics without regard for administrative, political, or jurisdictional boundaries. The WBD seamlessly represents hydrologic units at six required and two optional hierarchical levels. The hydrologic units (HU) in the WBD form a standardized system for organizing, collecting, managing, and reporting hydrologic information for the nation. The HU in the WBD are arranged in a nested, hierarchical system with each HU in the system identified using a unique code. Hydrologic unit codes (HUC) are developed using a progressive two-digit system where each successively smaller areal unit is identified by adding two digits to the identifying code the smaller unit is nested within. WBD contains eight levels of progressive hydrologic units identified by unique 2- to 16-digit codes. The dataset is complete for the United States to the 12-digit hydrologic unit. The 14- and 16-digit hydrologic units are optional and are not complete for the nation. Efforts are ongoing to complete 10- and 12-digit unit delineations within 8-digit hydrologic units extending across the U.S. – Canada border. Additional information about this effort and access to data is linked on the “resources” section on this page. A similar effort is complete for the 10- and 12-digit units extending across the U.S. – Mexico border. More information can be found here: https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/ngp/national-hydrography/watershed-boundary-dataset?qt-science_support_page_related_con=4#qt-science_support_page_related_con
USGS HUC12 Watersheds

United States Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) zones represent watershed basins. This layer contains HUC 12 watersheds that are within and surround Forsyth County. Data exported from NHD (National Hydrography Dataset) in 2022 Source: [https://www.usgs.gov/national-hydrography/national-hydrography-dataset] In 2024, the USGS shifted from maintaining the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), the Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and the NHDPlus High-Resolution to production of 3D Hydrography Program products. While these legacy products are no longer updated and maintained, they are provided here as both downloadable products and as services for reference purposes. More information about the legacy datasets is available on the [About National Hydrography Products webpage.] For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com] The Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) is a seamless, national hydrologic unit dataset. Simply put, hydrologic units represent the area of the landscape that drains to a portion of the stream network. More specifically, a hydrologic unit defines the areal extent of surface water drainage to an outlet point on a dendritic stream network or to multiple outlet points where the stream network is not dendritic. A hydrologic unit may represent all or only part of the total drainage area to an outlet point so that multiple hydrologic units may be required to define the entire drainage area at a given outlet. Hydrologic unit boundaries in the WBD are determined based on topographic, hydrologic, and other relevant landscape characteristics without regard for administrative, political, or jurisdictional boundaries. The WBD seamlessly represents hydrologic units at six required and two optional hierarchical levels. The hydrologic units (HU) in the WBD form a standardized system for organizing, collecting, managing, and reporting hydrologic information for the nation. The HU in the WBD are arranged in a nested, hierarchical system with each HU in the system identified using a unique code. Hydrologic unit codes (HUC) are developed using a progressive two-digit system where each successively smaller areal unit is identified by adding two digits to the identifying code the smaller unit is nested within. WBD contains eight levels of progressive hydrologic units identified by unique 2- to 16-digit codes. The dataset is complete for the United States to the 12-digit hydrologic unit. The 14- and 16-digit hydrologic units are optional and are not complete for the nation. Efforts are ongoing to complete 10- and 12-digit unit delineations within 8-digit hydrologic units extending across the U.S. – Canada border. Additional information about this effort and access to data is linked on the “resources” section on this page. A similar effort is complete for the 10- and 12-digit units extending across the U.S. – Mexico border. More information can be found here: https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/ngp/national-hydrography/watershed-boundary-dataset?qt-science_support_page_related_con=4#qt-science_support_page_related_con
USGS HUC8 Watersheds

United States Geological Survey (USGS) Hydrologic Unit Code (HUC) zones represent watershed basins. This layer contains HUC 8 watersheds that are within and surround Forsyth County. Data exported from NHD (National Hydrography Dataset) in 2022 Source: [https://www.usgs.gov/national-hydrography/national-hydrography-dataset] In 2024, the USGS shifted from maintaining the National Hydrography Dataset (NHD), the Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD), and the NHDPlus High-Resolution to production of 3D Hydrography Program products. While these legacy products are no longer updated and maintained, they are provided here as both downloadable products and as services for reference purposes. More information about the legacy datasets is available on the [About National Hydrography Products webpage.] For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com] The Watershed Boundary Dataset (WBD) is a seamless, national hydrologic unit dataset. Simply put, hydrologic units represent the area of the landscape that drains to a portion of the stream network. More specifically, a hydrologic unit defines the areal extent of surface water drainage to an outlet point on a dendritic stream network or to multiple outlet points where the stream network is not dendritic. A hydrologic unit may represent all or only part of the total drainage area to an outlet point so that multiple hydrologic units may be required to define the entire drainage area at a given outlet. Hydrologic unit boundaries in the WBD are determined based on topographic, hydrologic, and other relevant landscape characteristics without regard for administrative, political, or jurisdictional boundaries. The WBD seamlessly represents hydrologic units at six required and two optional hierarchical levels. The hydrologic units (HU) in the WBD form a standardized system for organizing, collecting, managing, and reporting hydrologic information for the nation. The HU in the WBD are arranged in a nested, hierarchical system with each HU in the system identified using a unique code. Hydrologic unit codes (HUC) are developed using a progressive two-digit system where each successively smaller areal unit is identified by adding two digits to the identifying code the smaller unit is nested within. WBD contains eight levels of progressive hydrologic units identified by unique 2- to 16-digit codes. The dataset is complete for the United States to the 12-digit hydrologic unit. The 14- and 16-digit hydrologic units are optional and are not complete for the nation. Efforts are ongoing to complete 10- and 12-digit unit delineations within 8-digit hydrologic units extending across the U.S. – Canada border. Additional information about this effort and access to data is linked on the “resources” section on this page. A similar effort is complete for the 10- and 12-digit units extending across the U.S. – Mexico border. More information can be found here: https://www.usgs.gov/core-science-systems/ngp/national-hydrography/watershed-boundary-dataset?qt-science_support_page_related_con=4#qt-science_support_page_related_con
Road Centerlines

Road segments representing centerlines of all roadways or carriageways in a local government. Typically, this information is compiled from orthoimagery or other aerial photography sources. This representation of the road centerlines support address geocoding and mapping. It also serves as a source for public works and other agencies that are responsible for the active management of the road network. For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
Trailheads - ParksGroundsAssets

The Trailheads layer represents the geographic locations of designated trail access points within the Forsyth County. Features in this dataset are stored as point geometries and identify official entry locations to pedestrian, bicycle, and multi-use trail systems. Trailheads serve as primary public access nodes to recreational trail infrastructure and may include associated amenities such as parking areas, restrooms, kiosks, signage, picnic areas, staging zones, or accessibility features. The dataset may include attribute information such as trailhead name, associated trail system, managing department, available amenities, ADA accessibility indicators, operational status, and maintenance responsibility where applicable. For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
Building Permits

The Building permit layer represents data extracted from Energov two times per week (Monday/Friday). A permit is required in most jurisdictions for new construction, major renovations, signs, pools, and earth movement. The data is symbolized by Permit Type under values such as Building Residential, Building Commercial, Sign Permit, Grading, and Film Permit. These permits are issued and managed by Forsyth County Planning & Community Development. For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
Census Block Groups 2020

US Census Block Groups from the 2020 US Census that includes all relevant population, age, income, gender, race, etc. based statistics. This layer was created from the official United States Census Redistricting 2020 REST service with Forsyth County Commission Districts 2023 added [https://services.arcgis.com/P3ePLMYs2RVChkJx/ArcGIS/rest/services/USA_Census_2020_Redistricting_Block_Groups/FeatureServer] For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
Census Blocks 2020

US Census Block Groups from the 2020 US Census that includes all relevant population, age, income, gender, race, etc. based statistics. This layer was created from the official United States Census Redistricting 2020 REST service. [https://services.arcgis.com/P3ePLMYs2RVChkJx/ArcGIS/rest/services/USA_Census_2020_Redistricting_Blocks/FeatureServer] For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
Sawnee Mountain Preserve Trails - ParksGroundsAssets

Sawnee Mountain Preserve Trails Feature Layer is a subset of the Parks Grounds Assets Trail layer. The preserve is owned and managed by Forsyth County Government and serves as a protected natural area offering recreational, educational, and conservation opportunities to residents and visitors. This feature layer supports mapping, analysis, public information access, land management, and planning activities related to the preserve. The dataset include trails, trail names, and information associated with Sawnee Mountain Preserve. This dataset is intended for informational and planning purposes only and should not be used for legal boundary determination. Official property boundaries should be verified through recorded plats and survey documents. For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
Census Tracts 2020

US Census Tracts from the 2020 US Census that includes all relevant population, age, income, gender, race, etc. based statistics. This layer was created from the official United States Census Redistricting 2020 REST service Forsyth County Commission Districts 2023 added [https://services.arcgis.com/P3ePLMYs2RVChkJx/ArcGIS/rest/services/USA_Census_2020_Redistricting_Tracts/FeatureServer] For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
Character Area

This layer delineates Community Character areas as developed in the 2022 - 2042 Forsyth County Comprehensive Plan adopted 10/20/2022. Community Areas represent specific geographic locales that have unique, recognizable characteristics that are different from adjacent areas. Distinctions are based on the form, pattern and intensity of land development. Comprehensive Plan (2022 - 2042) The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to guide the intensity, location and timing of development and to ensure compatibility with existing uses, infrastructure and economic trends while protecting natural and cultural resources. Forsyth County's Comprehensive Plan serves as a policy guide as decisions are made in relation to growth and land use change. The plan addresses critical issues and opportunities through the incorporation of a shared vision for the community's future. Please see the Forsyth County website for a complete copy of the plan as well as a .PDF of the Community Character Maps For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
Chattahoochee Buffer

This layer deliniates Community Character areas as developed in the 2017-2037 Forsyth County Compreshenvie Plan. Commnity Areas represent specific geographic locales that have unique, recognizable characteristics that are different from adjacent areas. Distinctions are based on the form, pattern and intensity of land development. Comprehensive Plan (2017 - 2037) The purpose of the Comprehensive Plan is to guide the intensity, location and timing of development and to ensure compatibility with existing uses, infrastructure and economic trends while protecting natural and cultural resources. Forsyth County's Comprehensive Plan serves as a policy guide as decisions are made in relation to growth and land use change. The plan addresses critical issues and opportunities through the incorporation of a shared vision for the community's future. Please see the Forsyth County website for a complete copy of the plan as well as a .PDF of the Community Character Maps For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
Chattahoochee Setback 150ft

The protected setback area along the Chattahoochee River is a legally established buffer zone in which no impervious surfaces—such as buildings, pavement, concrete pads, or other hardened structures—may be constructed. This requirement is enforced under the “Criteria for Water Supply Watersheds” administered by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources through its Environmental Protection Division (EPD). In summary, the protected setback along the Chattahoochee River is not merely a construction restriction; it is a comprehensive environmental safeguard designed to protect drinking water quality, preserve wildlife habitat, manage flood risk associated with Buford Dam releases, and maintain the long-term ecological integrity of this critical water resource. For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com] Georgia Environmental Protection Division [https://epd.georgia.gov/]
Community Improvement Districts

Developed from a state constitutional amendment in 1984, Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) are an increasingly popular method of promoting economic growth in Georgia. They are a mechanism for commercial and/or industrial property owners to improve their area(s) by levying an additional property tax on themselves. The funds collected can only be spent within the boundary of the CID and will have a direct and visible impact on contributing properties. Additionally, the collected revenue can leverage funds from local, state, and federal entities to cover the costs of large-scale projects and augment existing services such as, public safety, transportation improvements, street cleaning, and landscaping among others. Conservatively, CID funds can be used to leverage such funds at a ration of 10 to 1. The 28 currently active CIDs have significantly influenced the development of the metro Atlanta region and have expanded to other parts of the state. For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
Community Improvement Districts (Historic)

Developed from a state constitutional amendment in 1984, Community Improvement Districts (CIDs) are an increasingly popular method of promoting economic growth in Georgia. They are a mechanism for commercial and/or industrial property owners to improve their area(s) by levying an additional property tax on themselves. The funds collected can only be spent within the boundary of the CID and will have a direct and visible impact on contributing properties. Additionally, the collected revenue can leverage funds from local, state, and federal entities to cover the costs of large-scale projects and augment existing services such as, public safety, transportation improvements, street cleaning, and landscaping among others. Conservatively, CID funds can be used to leverage such funds at a ration of 10 to 1. The 28 currently active CIDs have significantly influenced the development of the metro Atlanta region and have expanded to other parts of the state. For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]
City of Cumming Annexations

Annexations that have been proposed by the City of Cumming and submitted for approval to the appropriate entities, as well as annexations that have been previously approved by all entities and the state of Georgia. Annexations should be recorded by the DCA. The first day of the month following the final city approval vote the annexation becomes legal. Please note: this layer contains attachments, these are the original annexation documents and the City Minutes indicating approval. Contact Statement - For any accessibility comments, questions, or concerns please contact [GISWebSupport@forsythco.com]