About
GIS in Santa Clarita
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Group in the
Administrative
Services Department was created to obtain geographic
data about the City for the purposes of map production and geographic
analysis for the City. The GIS group creates and maintains a
wide range of spatial data from zoning to bus routes to natural
hazard areas. Access to accurate and current updated maps available is beneficial
in assisting in property evaluation, parcel-related research, land-use planning,
site selection and environmental management.
The GIS Division primarily uses ESRI products such as ArcView
3.x, ArcGIS and ArcIMS.
Various standard
maps of the City are readily available for viewing and
printing online. The City also offers interactive
mapping online. This application allows web site visitors
the ability to search and view property information within
the City of Santa Clarita .
For more information please
contact the
GIS Division.
What
is GIS?
A Geographic Information System is a computerized system for
managing large amounts of information and is capable of assembling,
storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced
information, (e.g.) data identified according to their locations.
Practitioners also consider the total GIS as including operating
personnel and the data that is placed into the system.
GIS technology can be used for database management, spatial analysis
and modeling, scientific investigations, resource management, and
development planning. For example, a GIS might allow emergency
planners to easily calculate emergency response time in the event
of a natural disaster, or, a GIS might be used to find wetlands
that need protection from pollution.
