GIS Data Download Disclaimer

Before downloading data, please read the following disclaimer, which pertains to the data use and currency of 

the data:

FGDL Data Disclaimer: 

The Florida Geographic Data Library is a collection of Geospatial Data compiled by the University 

of Florida GeoPlan Center with support from the Florida Department of Transportation. GIS data 

available in FGDL is collected from various state, federal, and other agencies ("data sources") who 

are data stewards, producers, or publishers. The data available in FGDL may not be the most current 

version of the data offered by the data source. University of Florida GeoPlan Center makes no 

guarantees about the currentness of the data and suggests that data users check with the data source 

to see if more recent versions of the data exist. 

Furthermore, the GIS data available in the FGDL are provided "as is". The University of Florida 

GeoPlan Center makes no warranties, guaranties or representations as to the truth, accuracy or 

completeness of the data provided by the data sources. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center 

makes no representations or warranties about the quality or suitability of the materials, either 

expressly or implied, including but not limited to any implied warranties of merchantability, fitness 

for a particular purpose, or non-infringement. The University of Florida GeoPlan Center shall not be 

liable for any damages suffered as a result of using, modifying, contributing or distributing the 

materials. 

FGDL regularly updates as many of its data layers as we have time for, but with over 350 data 

layers, it is difficult to update every single data layer as the updated data becomes available. If you 

find an updated version of a data layer in FGDL, please contact us and we will try to get the layer 

into the FGDL. Thank you! 

GIS Data Download Options

There are two ways that data can be downloaded: 

1. SEARCH/ BROWSE/ DOWNLOAD DATA USING THE FGDL METADATA EXPLORER

The FGDL Metadata Explorer is a web-based application that searches and browses through the contents of an 

ArcIMS Metadata Service. The Metadata Service for this site contains FGDC metadata for all data layers in the 

FGDL. 

When you search the data using the metadata explorer, you are searching the contents of the metadata. Data can 

be then downloaded from the search results. In addition, users can simply browse through the metadata and read 

about FGDL data layers. 

ENTER THE FGDL METADATA EXPLORER 

Note: This site uses frames, so your browser must support frames in order to view the Metadata Explorer. 

2. DOWNLOAD DATA FROM THE FGDL FTP Site

If you are familar with FGDL data and its naming conventions, then you can go directly to our FTP site to 

download the data. Below is a brief listing of how the data is organized on our FTP site. 

Florida Geographic Data Library Data Download Page 1 of 2

file://C:\Program Files\Documentum\CTS\docbases\ProDocbase\config\temp_sessions\4525876513502227510\... 11/19/2010
FGDL Home

*Note: If you are using Internet Explorer, you must use Passive FTP mode to access our ftp servers and 

download data. Go to Tools/ Internet Options/ Advanced Tab, Under Browsing check 'Use Passive FTP (for 

firewall and DSL modem compatibility)'. 

ftp1.fgdl.org/pub

All Statewide Data Layers

County Data Layers

Florida Geographic Data Library Data Download Page 2 of 2

file://C:\Program Files\Documentum\CTS\docbases\ProDocbase\config\temp_sessions\4525876513502227510\... 11/19/2010