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Frequently Asked GIS Questions

“A geographic information system (GIS) lets us visualize, question, analyze, interpret, and understand data to reveal relationships, patterns, and trends.” [Esri]  

GIS is a spatial data management and decision making tool that consists of people, software, and data. GIS assists with documenting the real world in digital format with a graphic user interface. Visit our main GIS page and check out some of our interactive mapping applications.

Layers of maps on top of one another, showing various types of maps GIS provides including parcel, zoning, topography, wetlands, demographics, land cover, imagery, and base maps.
Map layer stack image courtesy of USGS.

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