The GIS Technologies Department of Kane County will host its annual GIS Day Open House from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday Nov. 17, 2016, in the auditorium of Building A at the Kane County Government Center, 719 S Batavia Avenue, Geneva.

Kane County’s GIS Day is open to the public which will showcase applications, presentations, and maps that are making a difference in Kane County.

GIS is a computer-based mapping tool that takes information about geographic locations such as streets, buildings, water features, and terrain, and translates these features into visual layers. Being able to see all of these features on one map gives users at every level a better understanding of a particular location and enables planners and analysts to make informed decisions about their communities, for both immediate and long-range needs. Wanting to stay up to date with everything pertaining to geographic information systems, look into GIS news and updates.

Ultimately, GIS Day serves to make people aware of GIS technology and the important contributions it makes to the fields of science, technology, information, and the humanities. It is a grass roots event and a reflection of the enthusiasm and commitment of individual GIS users everywhere. This year marks Kane County’s 17^th annual GIS Day, so be sure to join the celebration.

Departments and the Applications that will be showcased on Nov. open house event include:

• GIS-Technologies
  • Public GIS
    • KaneGIS Online – Kane County’s map gallery.
  • Local GIS
    • KaneGIS64 – desktop application.
  • Enterprise GIS
    • 3 – Enterprise web-based intranet application.

• Kane County Transportation
  • Mobile data collection – mobile applications showcase data collection.
  • Vehicle Real Time Tracker – restricted site that allows the transportation department to track their trucks including snow plows.

County Clerk’s Office

• Tiff District Maps – visual display of the County’s Tiff Districts.

• Information Technologies
  • Fiber Network – visual display of the county fiber network.
  • City view – power point presentation.

• KaneComm Department
  • Real time calls – restricted site.

• Animal Control
  • Dangerous Animals – ArcGIS Online Map of the County’s dangerous animals.
• Health Department
  • Care for Kane – Interactive Website.

• Development and Water Resources
  • Custom Paper maps.

• Forest Preserve of Kane County
  • Ancient Oaks – Custom paper maps on the ancient trees in the county.

• The Sidwell Company
  • Commercial vendor showcasing Parcel Builder application.

• ESRI
  • Is an international supplier of geographic information systems (GIS) software, web GIS and geodatabase management applications.
• Pictometry
  • Is an aerial measurement company that develops software that uses three-dimensional aerial photographs to view high-resolution images of buildings in their entirety.

SOURCE: Kane County GIS Department