Data Visualization: Lake Surface Areas

About this Viz

This maps shows the surface areas of Maine lakes. Data are displayed in 6 map layers, by surface area range. When you first open the map, 2 size class layers are open (1000-9,999 acres and 10,000+ acres). Click the check-boxes to open / close any of the 6 data layers.

Only lakes >= 10 acres surface area are shown. Smaller lakes are not included.

Data source: ME DEP and IF&W. The data file is available HERE.

(Map created 4/7/2014. Map © LSM / VLMP)