Linear Geographic Features for Jefferson County, Texas (2023)

TIGER/Line shapefile containing linear topological edge features for Jefferson County, Texas, from the 2023 U.S. Census Bureau MAF/TIGER Database. The dataset includes geometry and attributes for features such as roads, railroads, and hydrography, with each edge identified by a unique TLID. It is designed to stand alone or be combined with other county files for national coverage.

Use Cases

• Map road and railroad networks in Jefferson County using the linear feature geometry and TLID identifiers.
• Analyze spatial relationships between hydrographic features and other linear infrastructure like roads.
• Combine this county file with others using TLID and topology to create a seamless national linear features dataset.

Strengths

• Data originates from the authoritative U.S. Census Bureau MAF/TIGER Database, ensuring national topological consistency.
• Features are topologically integrated with no overlaps or gaps, supporting accurate spatial analysis.
• Each linear edge has a unique TIGER/Line identifier (TLID) for precise feature tracking.

Limitations

• Attribute data for linear features is stored in separate relationship files, requiring additional download and joins.
• The dataset is specific to a single county (Jefferson, TX) and year (2023), limiting temporal and geographic scope.
• Data format and structure are specialized for GIS applications, which may require specific tools for use.

Provenance

Source

U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce

Collection Method

Extract of selected geographic and cartographic information from the Master Address File / Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing (MAF/TIGER) Database.

Time Range

2023

Freshness

Data reflects the 2023 TIGER/Line release, last updated on the platform in August 2025.

Geography

Jefferson County, Texas, United States