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Hydrography Maps and Data

Links to the Atlas of Texas Surface Waters, data for Level 4 ecoregions, GIS data for classified segments, and other hydrology data layers for use in ArcGIS. Statewide hydrography maps and map-based viewers for surface water information.

Atlas of Texas Surface Waters, GI-316

map of Texas river basins

The Atlas depicts the state's classified surface waters, including streams, lakes, bays, and estuaries, as of 2000. The classified segments were established by the TCEQ in the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards.

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GIS Data Sets

Data layers for use in ArcGIS. Includes data such as stream, lake, and bay segments; permitted wastewater outfalls; regulatory boundaries; and land use. Some file sizes are large (more than 10 MB) and are therefore may be slow to download or may "timeout" before download is complete.

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Hydrography Maps

Maps in PDF; some file sizes are large (more than 5 MB) and are therefore slow to download.

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Edwards Aquifer Data Viewer

The Viewer displays about the location of the Edwards Aquifer recharge and contributing zones through a map-based user interface. Please note: You may wish to open a new window or tab to use the Viewer, since the "back" button on the Viewer window will not return you to this page.

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