CPW Botta's Pocket Gopher Shapefile Download

Updated December, 2025 BottasPocketGopherOverallRange is an ESRI shapefile encompassing the observed and predicted range of a population of Botta's Pocket Gopher in Colorado. Botta's Pocket Gopher is primarily associated with perennial meadows, and grass and forb stages of most riparian-deciduous and conifer forests. Less common in mature stages of forest habitats. This information was derived from species experts. A variety of data capture techniques were used including implementation of the SmartBoard Interactive Whiteboard using stand-up, real-time digitizing at various scales (Cowardin, M., M. Flenner. March 2003. Maximizing Mapping Resources. GeoWorld 16(3):32-35). Various sources were referenced in developing these data including Mammals of Colorado, and CPW Scientific Collection data. These data are updated on a four year rotation with one of the four Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regions updated each year. These data are not updated on a statewide level annually.