Geographic Information
 Jon Peters, GIS CoordinatorLincoln County's GIS Department utilizes spatial information to aid in the creation of maps and data to support County departments and their customers. Development of a geographic information system (GIS) began in 2002 to provide spatial access to county records and information. At least 90% of County records contain reference to a spatial location. A Geographic Information System uses computer technology to correlate and display layers of digital information in a spatial format such as a map to give a better understanding of its makeup. GIS technology provides a valuable tool to assist in implementing the comprehensive plan, administer the zoning ordinance, integrate land records and assist emergency personell. Spatial informations entered into the GIS include parcels, transportation systems, land use, flood plains, aquifers, water resources, and public well sites. Boundaries of municipalities, school districts, fire districts, voting precincts and legislative districts along with other features such as topography, railroads, wetlands, soil types, and aerial photography are also used in the GIS database. These datas generally existed separately in paper maps making manipulation, analysis and integration very difficult. A GIS involves operations which can combine these spatial datasets to display relationships and provide information in the form of dynamic maps, reports and interfaces. Services Rural 911 address assignment and verification Floodplain administration - Ordinance - Permits - FIRM CAFO setback determination Preliminary build-ability analysis including topography, drainage, floodplain, wetland/ponding Maps Commissioner Districts Voting precincts Sioux Falls Area Voting Precincts School Districts Legislative Districts Townships Municipal Platting Jurisdictions County Road Right of Way County Streetmap Links Sioux Falls Tea Harrisburg Canton Worthing Lennox Beresford South Dakota Rural Water Lewis and Clark Rural Water Contact Us Lincoln County GIS 104 N Main Street Suite 240 Canton, SD 57013-1708 Phone: 605-764-0101 Fax: 605-764-6624 E-mail: gis@lincolncountysd.org The GIS office is located at the top of the stairs on the second floor of the county courthouse in suite 240 Busines hours are 8:00 - 5:00 Monday - Friday (except holidays) |
Date Created: 05/29/2008 09:15 AM
Date Last Changed: 10/27/2008 16:02 PM
Date Last Changed: 10/27/2008 16:02 PM
