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Interactive GIS Web Mapping

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What is GIS?

GIS stands for Geographic Information System, and is best described as an organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data, and personnel designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of geographically referenced information [ESRI].

Simply put, GIS is the evolution of cartography which combines geographic information with databases and sophisticated computer analysis.

The core functions of the GIS program at the City of Janesville are as follows:

Geodatabase Maintenance
Map design, creation, and production
GIS web mapping support
Legal description and verification
Map corrections and updates
Data packaging and distribution
Special project analysis
Software upgrade research
User troubleshooting
User training

For more information on the GIS program, please contact the GIS Staff.

Map Library


General City Map	Zoning Map	Trash and Recycling Pickup


Downtown Parking	Trail Map	TIF Districts


Leaf Collection	Bus Routes	Historic Districts


Comprehensive Plan	Truck Routes	Sign Districts


Pedestrian Transportation Corridor Plan (Sidewalks)	Floodplain


Polling Place Map for General Elections (April and November - 10 Polling Places)	Polling Place Map Consolidated for Primary Elections (February and August - 6 Polling Places)	Voting Wards