Description: Learn about the City of Spokane GIS, a system that displays geographic information to inform citizens about safety, traffic, and other information.
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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. 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 damage, viewing similar
The City of Spokane provides access to GIS and map information through its interactive mapping tools. Using a web browser, you can explore a variety of geographic information for various locations throughout the City.