Welcome to the New York Protected Areas Database (NYPAD) interactive web map. The map viewer shows the protected lands in New York State currently included in NYPAD. Visit our Get Data page to learn more about the data and to download the dataset.

If the map does not display properly, launch it in a new window.

Tips for using the interactive map:

• Click on a protected area to open a pop-up window and view information about that area.
• The Legend Box in the bottom right corner includes a Legend that describes NYPAD protected areas by owner, a
  Layer List that allows you to turn on and off the NYPAD Layer, and a Basemap Gallery that allows you to change the
  basemap.
• The map is fully interactive, so feel free to explore New York state! Use the search bar to navigate to a
  particular area, or pan and zoom the map to search on your own.
• Select the light bulb icon on the map for additional tips.