GIS
WHAT IS GIS?
Geographic Information System (GIS) is a system of computer software, hardware, data, and personnel that analyzes and illustrates information in a spatial context. Take some time to browse our site for more details about how GIS can benefit you.
WHO CAN USE GIS?
GIS is affordable and accessible to even the smallest communities. The State standard GIS software is ArcView®, developed by Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI).
- State/Federal/Local Governments
- School Districts
- Rural Water Systems and Utility Companies
- Emergency Responders and E-911
- And many more . . .
HOW CAN GIS BE USED?
- Spatial Analysis
- Illustrate property descriptions (parcels) or relationships (land use)
- Show impact area (buffers)
- Assist in planning for emergency preparedness or environmental protection
- Assist emergency responders (routing)
- Illustrate utility system locations
- Link data (overlays of information)
- Planning for roads and streets
- Track trends (census data)
- Rural addressing
- Improve decision making through the use of digital modeling