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1. What is GIS?

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are computer systems designed to store, retrieve, analyze, and display geographic data. Simply put, GIS combines layers of information about a place to give you a better understanding of that place. What layers of information you combine depends on your purpose—finding the best location for a new store, analyzing environmental damage, viewing similar crimes in a city to detect a pattern, and so on. The LebGIS system is a collection of hardware, software, and people.

- GIS is about finding patterns.
- GIS answers the questions of location such as where, why, and how.
- GIS solves problems and makes decisions.
- GIS sees patterns and trends that spreadsheets alone won’t portray.

2. Do you have a plot plan of my property?

No, but to get started on a site plan you can use the GIS maps feature online.

3. Can I get a copy of City Maps?

Yes, you can. Please note there may be a fee for this. To get started, contact staff member Mark Goodwin.

4. Can I get the GIS Data?

Yes, you can. Please note there may be a fee for this. To get started, contact Mark Goodwin.