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Geographic Information System (GIS)

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1. What is GIS?

A geographic information system (GIS) integrates hardware, software and data for capturing, managing, analyzing and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. For more details click on What is GIS.

2. What can GIS do for Monroe County?

GIS allows users to work with an interactive map to locate and view property maps along with a wide variety of other spatial features, i.e., citiy limits, streams, soil types, flood zones, etc. Information such as properties assessed over $1,000,000 or properties within 250 ft. of a selected parcel, can be displayed on a map or viewed as tabular data. Prior to GIS these types of questions would have taken days or months to draw the results on a map.

3. Can you purchase data and/or maps?

Data and maps are available for purchase, however, a signed disclaimer must accompany the payment. For more information contact the GIS Coordinator by e-mail at mocogis@yahoo.com. Disclaimer

4. Can printed maps be mailed?

Mailing printed maps is at the discretion of the GIS Coordinator. For contact information please see the GIS web page.

5. Are the parcel boundaries the same as legal surveyed boundaries?

No, the parcel boundaries on GIS maps are for location purposes only. In order to obtain legal surveyed boundaries contact a licensed surveyor.