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Simple. Just go to the Contact Us tab in the upper left and there you can e-mail a
link suggestion, idea, or whatever you like.
We also look for websites and blogs with GIS-related info or ideas. If you have one
you want us to add to our links just use the Contact Us page.
If you find a dead link, feel free to contact us the same way and we'll fix the problem.
What is GISPilot.com?
Our goal is to provide a free site for free GIS Links. There are some counties, states,
and groups that will charge you a subscription fee or other service fee. We try not to
add these links to our list, with the exception of data downloads for state information.
These are usually housed by GIS depots and there's no way around the fees in
most cases.
As for state, county, and city sites we try not to add the subscription sites. We don't
feel it is right to charge for data funded by public taxes.
GIS PILOT is Ad-supported and also supported by Donations. Gathering the 2,000+
links can be time consuming and we appreciate any support you can give us. We
use the donation system to help fund the bandwidth and webhosting. If you would
like a list of our GIS links, drop us an e-mail to see how we can help.
What is "GIS" ?
ESRI, the leader in GIS, defines GIS as:
"...a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing,
managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced
information."
So, what's that mean? Well, the best way to put it is GIS is a digitally accessed map.
But, it varies by who defines it. Some consider GIS to be the data used in
applications like ESRI's Arc programs. Then, there are online applications like
county, states, or nations use to allow the public to access data, usually census or
tax data. But, it can include anything from weather to fishing patterns. Companies
around the world use GIS as a means to track data and patterns. Banks and
retailers use it for these reasons just as much as governments use it for tax
purposes. As long as you can map it, you can present it as GIS Data.
Check out ESRI's definition of GIS here.
If this site is for GIS, why are there Assessor sites and other non-GIS sites in you
listings?
The simple answer is that not all states or counties have GIS sites yet. Tragic, isn't
it? Because we need to find information about properties for our work, we added
Assessor sites and other non-GIS sites when nothing else is available. The truth is
that not all states use GIS in the same manner. Some have no funding devoted to it
at all. Others have taken Assessor sites and added GIS mapping applications to
their tax data. Others are strictly data downloads for shape files and meta data.
A great example is the state of Texas. Here, almost all the 120 links are assessor
sites. Some of these Assessor sites have Plat or Tax maps you can view after you
research a property. A couple have GIS mapping applications built in while most are
strictly assessor legal data. Others, like in Florida, have Assessor sites where you
can view Parcel Maps which are really GIS mapping applications without the GIS title.
Who's the cat that won't cop out When there's danger all about?
SHAFT!
Right On!
The website won't work. I get to the website, but it won't start or opens a blank
window.
Sites routinely go down for maintenance or updates. If the site you need just won't
work, clear you 'temporary files' from your Internet browser. This is usually done by
going to the 'Tools' on Internet Explorer, then "Internet Options."
Because GIS applications are mapping applications, they ask a lot from your
computer to work properly. If you have an older computer or just a slow one, the
applications may have difficulty running properly on your machine. Because GIS
sites often include satellite images and multiple layers, make sure to allow proper
download time of all applications and layers. Some sites will require a separate
download of a viewer or mapping software. Make sure your computer has all the
requirements to run the application before downloading anything.
If the site requires a PDF or Adobe application, I have added their links to the left and
on the main page.
What are FEMA Floodzones? I am told I live in a Floodzone and need a LOMA.
Dealing with Floodzones and LOMA's can be a trial for many people. FEMA Flood
maps are a tricky business and more information can be found at FEMA.Gov.
LOMA (Letter of Map Amendment) are FEMA's documents that determine a request
to be pulled out of a floodzone.
More Questions? Contact us and we'll get back with you.
Simple. Just go to the Contact Us tab in the upper left and there you can e-mail a
link suggestion, idea, or whatever you like.
We also look for websites and blogs with GIS-related info or ideas. If you have one
you want us to add to our links just use the Contact Us page.
If you find a dead link, feel free to contact us the same way and we'll fix the problem.
What is GISPilot.com?
Our goal is to provide a free site for free GIS Links. There are some counties, states,
and groups that will charge you a subscription fee or other service fee. We try not to
add these links to our list, with the exception of data downloads for state information.
These are usually housed by GIS depots and there's no way around the fees in
most cases.
As for state, county, and city sites we try not to add the subscription sites. We don't
feel it is right to charge for data funded by public taxes.
GIS PILOT is Ad-supported and also supported by Donations. Gathering the 2,000+
links can be time consuming and we appreciate any support you can give us. We
use the donation system to help fund the bandwidth and webhosting. If you would
like a list of our GIS links, drop us an e-mail to see how we can help.
What is "GIS" ?
ESRI, the leader in GIS, defines GIS as:
"...a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing,
managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced
information."
So, what's that mean? Well, the best way to put it is GIS is a digitally accessed map.
But, it varies by who defines it. Some consider GIS to be the data used in
applications like ESRI's Arc programs. Then, there are online applications like
county, states, or nations use to allow the public to access data, usually census or
tax data. But, it can include anything from weather to fishing patterns. Companies
around the world use GIS as a means to track data and patterns. Banks and
retailers use it for these reasons just as much as governments use it for tax
purposes. As long as you can map it, you can present it as GIS Data.
Check out ESRI's definition of GIS here.
If this site is for GIS, why are there Assessor sites and other non-GIS sites in you
listings?
The simple answer is that not all states or counties have GIS sites yet. Tragic, isn't
it? Because we need to find information about properties for our work, we added
Assessor sites and other non-GIS sites when nothing else is available. The truth is
that not all states use GIS in the same manner. Some have no funding devoted to it
at all. Others have taken Assessor sites and added GIS mapping applications to
their tax data. Others are strictly data downloads for shape files and meta data.
A great example is the state of Texas. Here, almost all the 120 links are assessor
sites. Some of these Assessor sites have Plat or Tax maps you can view after you
research a property. A couple have GIS mapping applications built in while most are
strictly assessor legal data. Others, like in Florida, have Assessor sites where you
can view Parcel Maps which are really GIS mapping applications without the GIS title.
Who's the cat that won't cop out When there's danger all about?
SHAFT!
Right On!
The website won't work. I get to the website, but it won't start or opens a blank
window.
Sites routinely go down for maintenance or updates. If the site you need just won't
work, clear you 'temporary files' from your Internet browser. This is usually done by
going to the 'Tools' on Internet Explorer, then "Internet Options."
Because GIS applications are mapping applications, they ask a lot from your
computer to work properly. If you have an older computer or just a slow one, the
applications may have difficulty running properly on your machine. Because GIS
sites often include satellite images and multiple layers, make sure to allow proper
download time of all applications and layers. Some sites will require a separate
download of a viewer or mapping software. Make sure your computer has all the
requirements to run the application before downloading anything.
If the site requires a PDF or Adobe application, I have added their links to the left and
on the main page.
What are FEMA Floodzones? I am told I live in a Floodzone and need a LOMA.
Dealing with Floodzones and LOMA's can be a trial for many people. FEMA Flood
maps are a tricky business and more information can be found at FEMA.Gov.
LOMA (Letter of Map Amendment) are FEMA's documents that determine a request
to be pulled out of a floodzone.
More Questions? Contact us and we'll get back with you.
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