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get your data
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National Spatial Data Infrastructure
Learn about
Basic Cartographic Elements
LAST UPDATED ON
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A Geographic Information
System (GIS) is a tool used to assemble, store, manipulate,
analyze, and display information about objects
and events on the earth.
"Simply
speaking, a GIS links a database to a map."
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numerous applications.
For
example:
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Calculate response times in the event of a natural
disaster.
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Find wetlands that need
protection.
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Identify
schools within a particular district.
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Map
demographics for your location.
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Provide a new business
with ideal market location.
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WHAT
IS GIS?
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Use
this page to learn more about GIS. Select the
topics listed on the left to get more information...
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