Geographic Information System (GIS)

The Geographic Information System (GIS) supports City of Worcester departments and divisions by assisting users, consulting on projects and providing access to GIS data.

The public has access to GIS maps and data in a variety of ways listed below and summarized in the fact sheet, GIS/Mapping Resources for the Public.

Open Data Portal

Datasets may be downloaded directly from our Open Data Site in the following formats: CSV file, KML or ESRI's shapefile format. API support is also available with a GeoJSON or GeoService.

Open Data Site

City Maps

District/Ward/Precinct Maps

• School Committee District Boundaries

Combined Map of District School Committee and City Council Lines:

• School Committee District and Council District Boundaries
• School Committee District and Council District Boundaries with School Facility Locations

Note: 2010 Worcester City Council District Lines are available at Find My Councilor.

StoryMap Gallery

StoryMaps are easy-to-use, interactive web applications created by City of Worcester staff to share information about a specific location, topic or project. These mobile-friendly applications include a combination of maps, text, photographs and other types of content.

• A History of Worcester in 10 Maps
• New Artwork on Main Street Reflects Worcester's Past

Digital Data Request

GIS data may also be requested via our Digital Data Request Form. The form details our available data layers, deliverable formats and associated costs. Please fill it out completely and mail with your check to the following address:

GIS Data Request
City of Worcester
Department of Innovation & Technology
1 Officer Manny Familia Way, Building A
Worcester, MA 01605

Once we receive your paid request and process the data, instructions will be sent to you explaining how to download and access the file.

Contact us at gis@worcesterma.gov or 508-799-1272 with any questions.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: The information represented on these maps was provided to the Department of Innovation & Technology by the City Departments/Divisions responsible for producing and maintaining such data (Assessing, Election Commission, etc). This information is assumed to be accurate but may not reflect the most current information or may contain errors. Official records may be obtained by the Department/Division responsible for the information. No representations are made as to property boundary lines or other matters relating to the legal title or ownership rights of the properties shown herein. The City of Worcester makes no warranty, representation or guaranty of any kind as to the content within these pages and assumes no liability for the use of the information depicted herein.