Cemetery District Boundaries and Attributes in Colorado

Cemetery districts are special-purpose local government units in Colorado, managed by the state's Department of Local Affairs. The dataset includes attributes such as names, addresses, statuses, and geometric boundaries for these districts. It was last updated on April 3, 2026.

Use Cases

• Map district service areas by joining the `geometry` column with other geospatial datasets for regional analysis.
• Analyze the distribution of `lgStatus` (active/inactive) and `lgTypeId` to understand the operational landscape of cemetery districts.
• Link district contact information from `mailAddress`, `mailCity`, and `url` columns for public outreach or administrative audits.
• Identify district name changes over time by comparing the `name` and `prevName` fields for historical record-keeping.

Strengths

• Contains a `geometry` column enabling spatial analysis and mapping of district boundaries.
• Includes 16 distinct columns providing administrative details like names, addresses, and statuses.

Limitations

• The total number of rows (districts) is unknown, making it difficult to assess the dataset's completeness.
• Sample data is unavailable, preventing verification of data quality and consistency in columns like `geometry` or `prevName`.

Provenance

Source

data.colorado.gov, the official open data portal for the State of Colorado.

Collection Method

Likely compiled and maintained by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) as part of its special districts registry.

Freshness

Last updated on April 3, 2026, indicating a recent or future-dated update.

Geography

State of Colorado, United States.