FIVCO ADD GIS DEPARTMENT

The GIS department at FIVCO utilizes an array of GIS software applications and GPS technologies to create and maintain current and accurate digital geographic data and thematic maps for the FIVCO region. The data and maps are used to assist in planning and decision making by state and local government, local utilities, as well as private industry.

What is GIS?
A geographic information system (GIS) is a computer-based tool for mapping and analyzing things that exist and events that happen on earth. GIS technology integrates common database operations such as query and statistical analysis with the unique visualization and geographic analysis benefits offered by maps.

GIS is an integrated system of computer hardware, software, and trained personnel linking topographic, demographic, utility, facility, image and other resource data that is geographically referenced.

What is GPS?
Global Positioning System (GPS) is a technology that uses the position of satellites to determine locations on earth. GPS is an essential tool for GIS because it allows for the gathering of data that locationwise is highly accurate.

FIVCO GIS and GPS Mapping Services include:

Precision Mapping Data Collection using GPS
Map Production
Data Maintenance
Demographic and Spatial Analysis
Geoprocessing services
Developing custom Geographic Information Systems

Completed and ongoing projects include:

Water and Wastewater system mapping of all systems in the FIVCO Region
- Water Maps
- Sewar Maps
GPS Data Collection of Boyd County Sanitation District 4 wastewater system
Zoning Maps for the City of Grayson and the Lawrence County Planning Commission
Road Centerline GPS data collection of FIVCO region
Road Centerline Address Ranges for the FIVCO region
FIVCO region Hazard Mitigation Plan Risk Assessment
County Road Series Maps : Boyd, Elliott CRS Maps
Corporate Boundary updates
DOW Source Water Assessment and Protection Project (SWAPP) mapping

Price List for Map Production Quick Maps

Map Sizes		Map Type	Price
Size Description	Size in Inches

Letter or	8 1/2 x 11 (14)	Line/Topo	$5.00
Legal Size	8 1/2 x 11 (14)	Aerial	$8.00

Tabloid Size	11 x 17	Line/Topo	$7.00
	11 x 17	Aerial	$10.00

Architectural Size D	24 x 36	Line/Topo	$15.00
	24 x 36	Aerial	$20.00

Architectural Size E	36 x 48	Line/Topo	$25.00
	36 x 48	Aerial	$30.00

* "Quick" maps are any existing map documents or simple custom maps that require no more than 15 minutes of staff time to create/print.

* Larger map production requests will be analyzed and priced on an individual basis.

CONTACT:	Eric Patton
	eric@fivco.org
	(606) 929-1366

LINKS:

Kentucky Division of Geographic Information
http://ogi.ky.gov/

Kentucky Geography Network (Maps, GIS Data, Interactive Map Viewer)
http://kygeonet.ky.gov/metadataexplorer/

Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Division of Planning (Maps, Interactive Map Viewer)
http://transportation.ky.gov/planning/maps.asp

Link to Free GIS Viewer Software
http://www.esri.com/software/arcexplorer/index.html