Geographic Information System (GIS)

 

What is GIS?

Lake County interactive GIS applications

KAR3 Continuously Operating Reference Station

 

How do City of Waukegan Departments use GIS?

• Public Works Department
  Engineering plan preparation for infrastructure improvements
  Utility structure tracking (total length of mains, rim elevations, etc.)
  Address assignment
• Police & Fire Department
  Map integration with E911
  Hydrant atlas and mapbook
  Police incident maps
• Building & Planning Department
  Plan Commission presentations
  Land use/zoning conflicts
  Vacant house inventory

 

Related Links

Lake County GIS

Illinois Municipal ArcGIS User Group

Illinois Geographic Information Council

Illinois GIS Association

National Atlas

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