Lakes and Surrounding Quarter-Mile Buffers

The "Lakes and Surrounding Quarter-Mile Buffers" feature layer from the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) maps lakes across the state along with a uniform quarter-mile buffer surrounding each waterbody. This spatial dataset is used to identify areas potentially affected by nearby land use activities, supporting environmental planning, regulatory compliance, and conservation efforts. It is a vital tool for assessing proximity-based impacts to lake ecosystems and ensuring the protection of surrounding natural resources.