GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) Department of Economic Development
David Craft, GIS Coordinator 49 South Washington Street, Waynesburg, Pennsylvania 15370
Phone: 724-852-5300 / FAX: 724-852-2944
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday
GIS Developments for the County of Greene:
Geographical Information System (GIS) is an analytical tool that allows an operator to view map layers on a computer screen while accessing databases of the map features. By viewing the map layers simultaneously, one can analyze relationships within and between the different layers.
What this means in the simplier terms, a GIS is a way to show information about the City in a "picture" form.
It has been said that 90% of a City's operations are land related, whether it is locating your home for a 911 call or planning an economic development project. GIS goes beyond the ability to simply look at a map. With a GIS you can click on a map and it will tell you such things as what street you've just clicked.
Or, you might want to know where the nearest elementary school is located. You can also type in a park name and the map will "zoom" into the neighborhood and show it to you.
GIS integrates data from different sources in a multitude of formats to represent any area within the region. Scenarios can be created to represent changes in the landscape, infrastructure, and populations.
GIS is used by the county's Assessment Office for a multitude of activities. With our many map layers, our Assessment Office can .... GIS data for the Townships / Magisterial Districts within Greene County.
Who uses the maps and data on this site?
A Citizen? ... can use the GIS maps to find places or just learn about Greene County. Determine which county municipality you live in and who your State and County representatives are.
A Realtor? ... can easily locate properties throughout the county or the by address; as well as a simple click on a parcel would provide information on who owns the property.
A Surveyor and/or Engineer? ... could download the AutoCAD drawings on our site for creating vicinity maps or doing preliminary work on a new project.
911 and Emergency Management Center? ... already in use for locating a home for a 911 call.
The benefits of 911/GIS integration from a data perspective are:
Improved address leveraging by all that need better addresses.
Newer tools to do a much better job of address assignment, maintenance, editing and utilization.
Earlier focus on data/address maintenance from an ongoing development perspective, and
Improved division of labor and focus on core competencies.
Thinking of moving a business to Greene County? You'll be happy to learn that you can access a wide variety of data and maps provided through this website to gather information pertaining to making your decision. GIS is used on a daily basis for operations in many departments throughout the County.
It is also the largest revenue generating service of the Assessment Office.
GIS Committee Members:
David Craft, Chairman -- Greene County Department of Economic Development
Resources & Standards Subcommittee:
Scott Kelley, representing Information Technology
John Fraizer, representing Tax Assessment Office
Jeff Marshall, representing Emergency Management
Jo Lewis, representing 911 Center
Jennifer Doerr, representing Soil Conservation
Users Committee:
Frances Pratt, representing Elections Office
Vickie Steinmiller, representing the Treasurers Office
vacant, representing Human Services
Pam Blaker, representing Parks and Recreation
Mapping & Aerial Imagery:
Aerial photography is used in cartography (particularly in photogrammetric surveys, which are often the basis for topographic maps), land-use planning, archaeology, movie production, environmental studies, surveillance, commercial advertising, conveyancing, and artistic projects. In the United States, aerial photographs are used in many Phase I Environmental Site Assessments for property analysis. Aerial photos are often processed using GIS software.
Topographic maps are based on topographical surveys. Performed at large scales, these surveys are called topographical in the old sense of topography, showing a variety of elevations and landforms.
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For general information, please contact the Information Services at 724-852-5399 / Toll Free: 1-888-852-5399.
County Office Building, 93 E. High Street, Waynesburg, PA 15370
