Rock County GIS: Your Local Data Hub
Rock County GIS: Your Local Data Hub
Welcome to Rock County GIS, your ultimate resource for exploring and leveraging geospatial data specific to our county. From real estate trends to natural hazards, understanding how our location informs our lives is becoming increasingly valuable.
What is GIS and Why Does Rock County Utilize it?
GIS, or Geographic Information Systems, is a powerful technology allowing us to capture, visualize, analyze, and share data related to location. Here in
Rock County, GIS plays a vital role in:
* **Government:** Providing municipal planning, public safety, and economic development support.
* **Emergency Management:** Preparing for and responding to disasters with real-time updates on the county’s infrastructure.
* **Agriculture and Land Use**: Tracking land productivity, forestry management, and evaluating land suitability for various purposes.
* **Economic Development:** Attracting new businesses and industries by mapping potential development zones.
Key Features and Datasets
Rock County throws open the doors of its GIS information to the public; it provides a wealth of valuable data on economic presence, land use, infrastructure, and utilities.
- Parcel Data: Detailed point-of-sale information for people buying, selling, or taking out loans on property.
- Roads & Infrastructure: Comprehensive mapping of the county’s roads, bridges, public services, and other vital assets.
- Natural Hazard Data: Pinpointing areas at risk from floods, landslides, fire, and other natural threats.
- Demographic Data: Population distribution, income levels, and other valuable demographics data for deeper analysis of the local landscape.
Accessing Rock County GIS: Tools and Platforms
Rock County employs both a collaborative platform and an online application. To access and utilize our GIS data, residents, businesses, and researchers can leverage:
* **Rock County GIS Website:** https://gis.rockcountywi.gov/ – A user-friendly platform with interactive maps, downloadable datasets, and information on user training.
* **HubSpot CRM Remote Webapp:** CRM software for managing businesses and their clients. Data in this system is connected to our GIS database; you can request reports from there as well.
* **ArcGIS Online:** This online platform provides advanced tools for analyzing, creating maps, and sharing data with a wide community of users.
* **Collaboration:** Rock County actively partners with various organizations and agencies to enhance its GIS initiatives.
Benefits for Residents, Businesses and Researchers
With access to rich data nationwide, Rock County’s GIS resource opens doors for a broader understanding of a place, leading to:
* **Informed Decision-making:** Families planning to settle in Rock County, potential businesses considering expansion, and areas mapping potential property.
* **Preventing Disaster and Preparedness**: By understanding flood risk areas and wildfire zones, citizens can better secure their properties and take necessary steps.
* **Enriching Research:** Academics and researchers discover new avenues for analyzing the county’s demographics,
economic trends, or natural environment.
Help & Support
Ready for a deeper dive? Contact the Rock County GIS department. They’re dedicated to empowering users and providing the best assistance possible!
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Frequently Asked Questions
What GIS data does Rock-County-GIS provide?
- Land use and zoning maps
- Demographic data
- Water bodies (fiords, rivers, lakes)
- Roads and infrastructure
- Parks and recreation areas
- And much more…
To explore the specific data available, please visit our Data Availability page: https://rockcountygis.org/databooks
What data formats are available?
- Shapefiles
- Geodatabases
- GeoJSON
How can I download GIS data?
https://rockcountygis.org/data
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