What is GIS?

Geography plays a role in nearly every decision that is made today. From redrawing property boundaries and street centerlines to planning emergency routes and land use, geography is involved.

The most effective way to view geography is by using a Geographic Information System or GIS. To be precise, a GIS describes any information system that integrates stores, analyzes, shares, and displays geographic information. In a more generic sense, a GIS is a mapping technology that allows users to create and interact with a variety of maps and data sources. A GIS simply integrates databases with maps, creating visual displays that provide detailed information to the public.

GIS in Geauga County

We also continue to offer training classes for groups upon request to the I/T HelpDesk. Content Covered:

1. The Map Window - including Pan, Zoom, Parcel Identification etc.
2. Panel Window - including Home, Layer List, Results, and Report Panels
3. Search Bar
4. "I Want To...” - including Find Data, Printable Map, Bookmarks etc.
5. Toolbox - Fully Functional GIS Tools including - Basic Tools, Navigation, Measuring, Drawing, and External Links
6. Base Maps Switcher - Map Coordinates - Scale Bar
7. Overview Map

Please Call (x 4357) or E-Mail (HelpDesk@co.geauga.oh.us) if your group needs to be newly trained or if you just need to be re-acquainted with Geauga REALink and its functionality.

Printable Maps

The lists below display maps that have been created by the Geauga County GIS Department. These maps can be downloaded and printed for public use. These maps are provided in PDF format and Adobe Acrobat may be needed to view them. Please visit Adobe’s website to download Acrobat.