Planning & Development Resources - Buncombe County

Maps

ACCESS

The County's GIS mapping tool has multiple layers for viewing—County and City Zoning administrative areas, public lands, Environmental areas, flood mapping data, and Infrastructure. Aerial photography from 1985, 1998, 2002, 2006 and 2010 is also available.

Full GIS
Access

Mapper

Use our interactive mapping application to view current projects—like Conditional Use Permits and Major & Minor Subdivisions—within the unincorporated areas of Buncombe County.

Development Mapper

Maps Available at Planning & Development

The following map data is available on mylar for viewing at the Planning Department office:

1985 Orthophotos with 5' contour intervals
1985 Orthophotos (Scale varies by location)
1975, 1968 Aerial Photos (1"=400')
Enlargements of United States Geological Surveys (USGS) Quadrangles (1"=400')

Data & Tools

Download a copy of the Buncombe County DEM Data Set at a cell resolution of 50' feet, from Buncombe County GIS.

Buncombe County DEM Data Set Downloads

Download & view North Carolina Geological Survey Buncombe County Landslide Hazard Maps

NCGS Buncombe County Landslide Hazards Maps

View NCRS Mapped Surface Waters Data with an interactive map.

NRCS Mapped Surface Waters Data Set

Download spatial data files for exploration and analysis from the USGS.

USGS Mapped Surface Waters Maps & GIS Data

View National GIS Data from the US Fish & Wildlife Service

USFWS Wetland Data

North Carolina Floodplain Mapping Program conducted a study about Flood Insurance; the details can be found in this 69MB download from ncfloodmaps.gov

Flood Insurance Study - 69MB

North Carolina's Digital Flood Insurance Rate Maps (DFIRM) enable business leaders and residents to more accurately predict flood hazards and prepare for flood risks.