What is GIS?

GIS is a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information. For more information, please visit www.gis.com.

Jasper County, Missouri is using GIS in many aspects of daily government business. The Jasper County Emergency Services relies on GIS technology in conjunction with a Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system to dispatch emergency vehicles.

The Assessor of Real Estate is using GIS technology to automate the parcel mapping process which expedites parcel updates and makes available maps and data online. Their data entry staff uses GIS to aid in their duties by verifying field collection data against the property address, aerial photography. They also using oblique aerial photography that's available through the "Birds Eye View" on the mapping and data website and even using Google Maps Street View.

The Health Department is using GIS to map and track ecoli levels in county streams. And this data can be viewed on the Online GIS Mapping and Data website. We are also using GIS and technology in general to help automate some of the Health Department functions.