15/05
Congrats to all this year's Excellence in GIS Award winners!
Large Community
City of Hammond/Hammond Sanitary District: Google Maps API
County (tie)
Allen County Election Board: Voter Registration Application
Marshall County: Permitting Solutions
State or Federal
Indiana DNR, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology: SHAARD GIS
Business or Commercial
Indiana American Water: Mobile Utility Application
14/05
The City of Hammond wanted to leverage its extensive spatial library, compiled over more than 15 years, and stand-up an interactive WebMap. Being a department of two, with only ArcGIS licenses, no server technology, and a bare bones budget, the challenge seemed daunting.
The project began with a request from the Mayor to publish a precinct map with polling locations. Using only an ArcView license, internet connectivity and free Google technologies, GIS staff were able to design a simple map in a single afternoon. Seeing the potential of this free technology, staff spent a week learning it, and by July launched a fully functional, multi-layered interactive WebMap, dubbed HammondGIS. The map includes over 50 layers and is the only place on Gohammond.com where information from multiple city departments, schools and transit systems is brought together and presented on a single page. Using Fusion tables and the Google Maps API, more functionality was added, including the ability to take measurements, find addresses, create links to customized map views, and incorporate Google Traffic and Google Weather.
After approximately 200 work-hours and absolutely no capital investment, the City of Hammond has an interactive WebMap that rivals those produced commercially. First launched to give the public easy access to information, the site is also being used by City staff to streamline their work. Because it is based on Google Maps, people are comfortable with the interface and find it easy to navigate and access the spatial data. By giving Hammond a more user-friendly and professional way of presenting information, potential residents and businessmen are giving the city a second look and everyone is getting more out of the website.
See more at:
http://www.gohammond.com/web/maps/main/HammondGIS.html
http://www.gohammond.com
The project began with a request from the Mayor to publish a precinct map with polling locations. Using only an ArcView license, internet connectivity and free Google technologies, GIS staff were able to design a simple map in a single afternoon. Seeing the potential of this free technology, staff spent a week learning it, and by July launched a fully functional, multi-layered interactive WebMap, dubbed HammondGIS. The map includes over 50 layers and is the only place on Gohammond.com where information from multiple city departments, schools and transit systems is brought together and presented on a single page. Using Fusion tables and the Google Maps API, more functionality was added, including the ability to take measurements, find addresses, create links to customized map views, and incorporate Google Traffic and Google Weather.
After approximately 200 work-hours and absolutely no capital investment, the City of Hammond has an interactive WebMap that rivals those produced commercially. First launched to give the public easy access to information, the site is also being used by City staff to streamline their work. Because it is based on Google Maps, people are comfortable with the interface and find it easy to navigate and access the spatial data. By giving Hammond a more user-friendly and professional way of presenting information, potential residents and businessmen are giving the city a second look and everyone is getting more out of the website.
See more at:
http://www.gohammond.com/web/maps/main/HammondGIS.html
http://www.gohammond.com
20/04
Contributed By: Chris Dintaman
Geologist/GIS Specialist
Center for Geospatial Data Analysis
Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana University
812 856 5654
cdintama@indiana.edu
We have just added two new layers to the Hydrology folder on IndianaMap showing karst sinkhole information. “Karst Sinkhole Inventory (2011)” and “Karst Sinkhole Density (2011)” were produced by staff of the Indiana Geological Survey for the United States Forest Service. Click the IndianaMap "Apr2013 Karst Map" to launch the IndianaMap viewer with these two new layers checked on in the map.
You may download these data or examine the metadata for each layer using the links below:
The layer showing “Karst Sinkhole Inventory (2011)” shows a sinkhole inventory for southern Indiana and Kentucky. It was created to support statistical regression analysis of potential sinkhole development areas in and around the Hoosier National Forest, United States Forest Service. This layer was used as the basis for the related “Karst Sinkhole Density (2011)” layer.
The layer showing “Karst Sinkhole Density (2011)” shows the density of sinkholes per square kilometer in southern Indiana and Kentucky. It was derived from the “Karst Sinkhole Inventory (2011)” layer using a kernal density function in ArcGIS 10.0. It is in TIFF format, with a spatial resolution of 30 meters.
Geologist/GIS Specialist
Center for Geospatial Data Analysis
Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana University
812 856 5654
cdintama@indiana.edu
We have just added two new layers to the Hydrology folder on IndianaMap showing karst sinkhole information. “Karst Sinkhole Inventory (2011)” and “Karst Sinkhole Density (2011)” were produced by staff of the Indiana Geological Survey for the United States Forest Service. Click the IndianaMap "Apr2013 Karst Map" to launch the IndianaMap viewer with these two new layers checked on in the map.
You may download these data or examine the metadata for each layer using the links below:
The layer showing “Karst Sinkhole Inventory (2011)” shows a sinkhole inventory for southern Indiana and Kentucky. It was created to support statistical regression analysis of potential sinkhole development areas in and around the Hoosier National Forest, United States Forest Service. This layer was used as the basis for the related “Karst Sinkhole Density (2011)” layer.
The layer showing “Karst Sinkhole Density (2011)” shows the density of sinkholes per square kilometer in southern Indiana and Kentucky. It was derived from the “Karst Sinkhole Inventory (2011)” layer using a kernal density function in ArcGIS 10.0. It is in TIFF format, with a spatial resolution of 30 meters.
10/04
Contributed By: Chris Dintaman
Geologist/GIS Specialist
Center for Geospatial Data Analysis
Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana University
812 856 5654
cdintama@indiana.edu
We have just updated three layers on IndianaMap with updated information supplied by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Click here: IndianaMap Apr2013 Map of the Month to launch the IndianaMap viewer with these three updated layers checked on in the map.
Also, if you are a user of these data you may wish to use the links below to download the updated data or to examine the metadata for each layer:
The layer showing Institutional Control Sites (IDEM, Office of Land Quality) has been updated with information that is current as of April 5, 2013. IC’s are legal measures that protect human health and the environment by restricting property activity, use, or access when contamination is present.
The layer showing Managed Lands IDNR has been updated with information that is current as of March 26, 2013. It shows natural and recreation areas which are owned or managed by IDNR, including some lands that are owned by federal agencies, local agencies, non-profit organizations, and conservation easements.
The layer showing Floodplains FIRM (IDNR) has been updated with information that is current as of March 26, 2013. It shows floodplains and flood hazard areas maintained by IDNR. It shows floodways, 100-year flood zones, and 500-year flood zones.
Geologist/GIS Specialist
Center for Geospatial Data Analysis
Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana University
812 856 5654
cdintama@indiana.edu
We have just updated three layers on IndianaMap with updated information supplied by the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) and Indiana Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Click here: IndianaMap Apr2013 Map of the Month to launch the IndianaMap viewer with these three updated layers checked on in the map.
Also, if you are a user of these data you may wish to use the links below to download the updated data or to examine the metadata for each layer:
The layer showing Institutional Control Sites (IDEM, Office of Land Quality) has been updated with information that is current as of April 5, 2013. IC’s are legal measures that protect human health and the environment by restricting property activity, use, or access when contamination is present.
The layer showing Managed Lands IDNR has been updated with information that is current as of March 26, 2013. It shows natural and recreation areas which are owned or managed by IDNR, including some lands that are owned by federal agencies, local agencies, non-profit organizations, and conservation easements.
The layer showing Floodplains FIRM (IDNR) has been updated with information that is current as of March 26, 2013. It shows floodplains and flood hazard areas maintained by IDNR. It shows floodways, 100-year flood zones, and 500-year flood zones.
02/04
Contributed By: Chris Dintaman
Geologist/GIS Specialist
Center for Geospatial Data Analysis
Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana University
812 856 5654
cdintama@indiana.edu
Geologist/GIS Specialist
Center for Geospatial Data Analysis
Indiana Geological Survey, Indiana University
812 856 5654
cdintama@indiana.edu
The IndianaMap Map Viewer has been updated. Users can also access the map from the IndianaMap.org homepage by following the “View the Map” link. The updated map viewer now offers new tools and features, and supports additional Web browsers.
New tools include an advanced Layer Query tool and the Share Your Map tool. The Print, Search, Measure, and Draw tools have been enhanced in functionality and stability, and each tool includes newly drafted help buttons for instructions on usage.
In addition, we are proud to announce that the Map Viewer now supports Internet Explorer 8 and above, including some older versions of Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Also, tablets and smartphone devices will now use the same Web application as the desktop, so regardless of the device, users will have full access to the map viewer’s new functionality.
LiDAR Hillshade Layer Added
We have also added a LiDAR color hillshade to the Reference folder in the map viewer. It was created from the 1.5 meter DEMs that were made from the 2011-2012 LiDAR data. Please click the Map of the Month link to view this layer in the map viewer.
Feedback
As always we welcome any feedback that users have concerning the IndianaMap. Please let us know about your experiences using the newly designed map and offer suggestions and comments to us at IGSHelp@indiana.edu
New tools include an advanced Layer Query tool and the Share Your Map tool. The Print, Search, Measure, and Draw tools have been enhanced in functionality and stability, and each tool includes newly drafted help buttons for instructions on usage.
In addition, we are proud to announce that the Map Viewer now supports Internet Explorer 8 and above, including some older versions of Firefox, Chrome, and Safari. Also, tablets and smartphone devices will now use the same Web application as the desktop, so regardless of the device, users will have full access to the map viewer’s new functionality.
LiDAR Hillshade Layer Added
We have also added a LiDAR color hillshade to the Reference folder in the map viewer. It was created from the 1.5 meter DEMs that were made from the 2011-2012 LiDAR data. Please click the Map of the Month link to view this layer in the map viewer.
Feedback
As always we welcome any feedback that users have concerning the IndianaMap. Please let us know about your experiences using the newly designed map and offer suggestions and comments to us at IGSHelp@indiana.edu
27/03
I'm happy to announce that 60 County GIS Coordinators are now listed in the 2013 LTAP Directory. The LPAP directory is published annually by Purdue University.
Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to translate the latest, state-of-the-art road, highway and bridge technologies into systems usable by local highway agencies. The vision of LTAP in indiana is to be a primary source for training, technical assistance, and technology transfer for government and industry officials with local transportation related responsibilities.
Indiana Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is funded by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to translate the latest, state-of-the-art road, highway and bridge technologies into systems usable by local highway agencies. The vision of LTAP in indiana is to be a primary source for training, technical assistance, and technology transfer for government and industry officials with local transportation related responsibilities.
The 2013 LTAP director includes Federal, State, County, City and Town Officials across Indiana who are involved or responsible for Road and Street Work. Including Government GIS points-of-contact in the LTAP directory is a logical and useful addition for 2013.
Digital Copies of the 2013 LTAP Directory can be obtained in .pdf, .xls. .mdb format here - http://rebar.ecn.purdue.edu/ltap1/Resources/Publications.aspx
In this 2013 edition only the County GIS Coordinators are listed. IGIC's goal for 2014 is to provide LTAP with GIS point-of-contact representing all Federal, State, Regional, County, City and Towns across Indiana [where they exist]. IGIC will also use this information to insure we invite everyone in these different government sectors to our free Annual Government GIS Forum held each Fall.
For Federal contacts list should include our USGS State GIS Liaison, and our primary NRCS, EPA, USACE, FEMA, EPA, Census, NPS, USDOT, and other Federal Agency GIS contacts. For State GIS Contacts this should include our State GIO and GIS Managers and key GIS staff within each individual State Agency or Organization. For Regional Contacts this should include GIS contacts within Metropolitan Planning, Regional Planning, Regional Councils, Economic Development, and other groups. For local government, all primary GIS points of contact within County, City and Town government [wherever they exists] should be included. In case where GIS staff is contracted from a private firm - this information is also desired.
To help collect new and to update existing GIS Contact information, IGIC has set up a new SurveyMonkey poll to collect your information. If you are one of these types of GIS staff identified above, please fill out this brief survey, and pass this information on to your GIS co-workers and colleagues across Indiana.
Digital Copies of the 2013 LTAP Directory can be obtained in .pdf, .xls. .mdb format here - http://rebar.ecn.purdue.edu/ltap1/Resources/Publications.aspx
In this 2013 edition only the County GIS Coordinators are listed. IGIC's goal for 2014 is to provide LTAP with GIS point-of-contact representing all Federal, State, Regional, County, City and Towns across Indiana [where they exist]. IGIC will also use this information to insure we invite everyone in these different government sectors to our free Annual Government GIS Forum held each Fall.
For Federal contacts list should include our USGS State GIS Liaison, and our primary NRCS, EPA, USACE, FEMA, EPA, Census, NPS, USDOT, and other Federal Agency GIS contacts. For State GIS Contacts this should include our State GIO and GIS Managers and key GIS staff within each individual State Agency or Organization. For Regional Contacts this should include GIS contacts within Metropolitan Planning, Regional Planning, Regional Councils, Economic Development, and other groups. For local government, all primary GIS points of contact within County, City and Town government [wherever they exists] should be included. In case where GIS staff is contracted from a private firm - this information is also desired.
To help collect new and to update existing GIS Contact information, IGIC has set up a new SurveyMonkey poll to collect your information. If you are one of these types of GIS staff identified above, please fill out this brief survey, and pass this information on to your GIS co-workers and colleagues across Indiana.
27/02
The 2013 Indiana GIS Conference runs Tuesday and Wednesday, May 7-8 in Muncie, home of Ball State University. We are planning both educational and social activities for the Monday before the conference (morning, afternoon and evening) but we need your input!
Please take a moment to tell us which activities interest you by filling out a quick survey at http://survey.indygov.org/2013igicstraw1 .
Your feedback directly impacts conference planning, so tell us what you want to see at your GIS conference!
Please take a moment to tell us which activities interest you by filling out a quick survey at http://survey.indygov.org/2013igicstraw1 .
Your feedback directly impacts conference planning, so tell us what you want to see at your GIS conference!
26/02
In an ongoing effort to recognize creative and practical applications of GIS in Indiana, each year IGIC presents awards for excellence in GIS. These projects exemplify how GIS is being used to improve services for Indiana's citizens. They also help show elected officials, agency heads and community leaders the importance of investing in GIS.
To download a nomination form for yourself or someone you know, visit www.igic.org/awards/gisaward.html
Deadline for submission is March 30, 2013.
To download a nomination form for yourself or someone you know, visit www.igic.org/awards/gisaward.html
Deadline for submission is March 30, 2013.
05/02
Contributed by: Rick Hill
Indiana Geological Survey
For the past several years the Indiana Geological Survey (IGS) has exhibited topical posters in the State House tunnel display windows. This year the IGS created six posters, five for the Geological Survey showing how it servers the state’s citizens, commerce, environment, and government. Additionally the IGS made one poster for IndianaMap highlighting 10 way GIS is used in Indiana, the 2011-2013 LiDAR and Orthophotography projects, and an overview of IndianaMap.
Indiana Geological Survey
For the past several years the Indiana Geological Survey (IGS) has exhibited topical posters in the State House tunnel display windows. This year the IGS created six posters, five for the Geological Survey showing how it servers the state’s citizens, commerce, environment, and government. Additionally the IGS made one poster for IndianaMap highlighting 10 way GIS is used in Indiana, the 2011-2013 LiDAR and Orthophotography projects, and an overview of IndianaMap.
The posters are part of the IGS’ outreach program and were designed by Matt Johnson and Laura Montgrain, cartographers at the IGS. Laura is in the photograph standing next to the IndianaMap poster being displayed at the State House tunnel. The posters are on display at the State House tunnels from February 1st through April 5th.
Click on the link below if you would like to download a .jpg image of the poster - suitable for printing/plotting your own [smaller] copy:
http://www.indianamap.org/downloads/2013 Tunnel Panels IGIC.pdf
15/01
Overview of the IndianaMap
Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 2:00-3:30pm EST
Navigating the Census Bureau’s American FactFinder
Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 2:00-3:00pm EST - NEW DATE!
An Overview of the Google Map API and Fusion Tables
Thursday, March 14, 2013, 2:00-3:00pm EDT
Spatial Epidemiology Studies: Tools for Discovering Health and Environmental Risk Factors
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 2:00-3:00 EDT
GIS for Crime Analysis
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 2:00-3:00 EDT - NEW DATE!
Register today at www.igic.org/training
Wednesday, January 30, 2013, 2:00-3:30pm EST
Navigating the Census Bureau’s American FactFinder
Wednesday, February 20, 2013, 2:00-3:00pm EST - NEW DATE!
An Overview of the Google Map API and Fusion Tables
Thursday, March 14, 2013, 2:00-3:00pm EDT
Spatial Epidemiology Studies: Tools for Discovering Health and Environmental Risk Factors
Thursday, April 25, 2013, 2:00-3:00 EDT
GIS for Crime Analysis
Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 2:00-3:00 EDT - NEW DATE!
Register today at www.igic.org/training