GIS

What is GIS?

GIS

GIS is a rapidly growing technological field that incorporates graphical features with tabular data in order to assess real-world problems.

A GIS (Geographic Information System) is a computer system capable of assembling, storing, manipulating, and displaying geographically referenced information, i.e. data identified according to their locations.  Simply put, a GIS combines layers of information about a place to give you a better understanding of that place.  See illustration to the right for a visual representation of this concept.

The layers of information you combine depends on your purpose. Some common examples would include: finding the best location for a new store, analyzing environmental impact of a development, calculating build-able land available in a area, viewing similar crimes in an area to detect a pattern, and so on.

Internet Mapping

Cowley County provides access to GIS and map information via the Internet through its interactive mapping tools. Using a web browser, you can view a variety of geographic and related tabular information for the County.

Curious what you can do with Internet Mapping?

Internet Mapping

Interactive Map Feedback

In an effort to improve the performance and quality of Internet Mapping, we request that users leave feedback for us.


Request a Map

If you need to have a specific map created that is not available above, please complete the Map Request Form. Completed forms can be E-Mailed to the GIS Coordinator or returned by hand to the MIS office in the Cowley County Courthouse:

311 E 9th Avenue
Winfield, KS 67156