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Geographic Information Systems- Meeting your Jefferson County mapping needs

Geographic Information Systems
Oskaloosa
785-863-2173
Fax 785-863-3325
gis@jfcountyks.com
What is GIS?
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is an integrated collection of computer software and data used to view and manage information about geographic places, analyze spatial relationships, and model spatial processes. A GIS provides a framework for gathering and organizing spatial data and related information so that it can be displayed and analyzed. For more information on how GIS works, click here.

The Jefferson County Geographic Information Systems Department provides both mapping services for the county and supports the geographic information management portion of the IT infrastructure. GIS technology is used to enhance accuracy and efficiency in departments such as Planning and Zoning, Road and Bridge, Real Property Appraisal and 911 Communications. 




The GIS Mapbook featured at the 2007 Kansas Association of Counties Annual Conference (8.9mg) The Mapbook briefly describes GIS and shows examples of how GIS can be used in county government to aid in information management and assist in decision making.