Awesome Public Datasets – Government: Mountain View, California, US (GIS)
Type: Themed directory entry
Category: Government, GIS, Datasets
Source: Mountain View GIS Open Data Portal
Overview
This entry in the Awesome Public Datasets collection references the City of Mountain View’s GIS-focused open data portal. The portal provides access to geospatial datasets related to the city, suitable for mapping, analysis, and integration into GIS applications.
Features
- Geospatial focus – Concentrates on GIS data for the City of Mountain View.
- City-level coverage – Data specific to Mountain View, California, US.
- Open data access – Datasets are made publicly available for reuse and analysis.
- Web-based portal – Accessible via an ArcGIS Open Data–style site.
- Integration-friendly – Designed for use with GIS tools and workflows (e.g., mapping and spatial analysis).
Use Cases
- Urban planning and land-use analysis within Mountain View.
- Mapping city infrastructure, boundaries, and points of interest.
- Academic and civic research using local geospatial data.
- Building location-based or civic-tech applications focused on Mountain View.
Pricing
- Not specified. The portal is described as an open data resource, typically implying free access, but explicit pricing information is not provided in the available content.
