Chowan County GIS Data Downloads


For users with their own GIS software the following commonly requested datasets are made available in ESRI's shapefile format. The data is provided at no charge. Files are zipped for faster download. Chowan County staff are not available to assist with questions about how to use these files or what software they might work with. The data is intended for trained users of GIS software. Please read the following data disclaimer.

These maps and information either in digital or hardcopy format are provided solely as a public service by Chowan County. Maps do not meet surveying accuracy standards and may not be suitable for some uses. This data is prepared from the inventory of real property found within this jurisdiction and is compiled from recorded deeds, plats, and other public records and data. Users of any data provided on this site are hereby notified that the aforementioned public primary sources should be consulted for verification of the information contained herein.

The County of Chowan and the website provider disclaim any and all responsibility for any information contained in this data.

Note: The most current zoning information is available by calling the Edenton-Chowan Planning Department at (252) 482-5618.


Projection Information: This data is provided in an NC Stateplane projection. The units are Feet. The Datum is NAD27.

chowanparcels.zip Chowan County Parcel Data. Shapefile with Parcel Attributes (Land records). 3M Current as of May 2010.

CoZoningShape.zip Chowan County Zoning. <1M

EdentonZoningShape.zip Edenton Zoning. <1M

TownshipsShape.zip County Townships. <1M