| | A. What is GIS? |
Geographical Information System. An organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data, and personnel designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of geographically referenced information. GIS uses computer software to link geographic information (where things are) with descriptive information (what things are), unlike a flat paper map, where "what you see is what you get", a GIS can present many layers of different information (ESRI).
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| | B. What coordinate system do you use? |
Name:
NAD_1983_StatePlane_North_Dakota_South_FIPS_3302_Feet
Projection:
Lambert_Conformal_Conic
Datum:
D_North_American_1983
Units:
Foot_US
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| | C. What software do you use? |
We use software form Environmental Systems Research Institute (ESRI).
Desktop: ArcGIS Desktop 9.3.1
Server: ArcGIS Server 9.3.1
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| | D. What digital data is available for download? |
The most commonly requested datasets are available on our data download site. Other datasets may be available, please contact Cass County GIS for more information.
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| | E. Is there a cost for downloading digital data? | |
| | F. Are there any restrictions on using downloaded data? |
No, but citation of the source is appreciated.
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| | G. How often is your data updated? |
Our goal is to keep everything as current as possible. Data update and maintenance is ongoing. As soon we are notified of changes we update the appropriate layer.
The tax & assessment data on our interactive site is downloaded nightly from the County tax system and may be up to 2 days old.
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| | H. Can I download aerial imagery of Cass County? |
Cass County 2004 color digital imagery is available for download from the North Dakota State GIS Hub. For more information follow this link.
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| | I. Where do I find a Highway map of Cass County? |
A County highway map can be downloaded from our Highway Maps page. There is a low & high resolution map option.
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| | J. What should I do if I find an error or omission? |
We are continually updating our GIS data and appreciate being notified of issues, so our data can be as accurate as possible.
Please contact Cass County GIS and include as much information as possible.
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| | K. Who should I contact if I have issues with the interactive mapping site? |
Please read our help notes first. If you still need assistance please contact Cass County GIS.
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