What is GIS?
GIS is a Geographic Information System. It integrates hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information.
GIS allows us to view, understand, question, interpret, and visualize data in many ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, globes, reports, and charts.
A GIS system is built with layers of data. Some layers contain raster data (such as aerial photography) while others contain points, lines, polygons or text. Most layers have an attribute table where the data for that layer is contained. This attribute table can contain things such as name, address, acreage, length or any other pertinent information.
A GIS helps you answer questions and solve problems by looking at your data in a way that is quickly understood and easily shared. GIS technology is used by governments, educators, scientists, military, conservationists, businesses, utilities and many others.
Jim Waller
County Planner
26 N DeSmet Ave
Buffalo, WY 82834
Phone: (307) 684-1907
Fax: (307) 684-2392
Email: jwaller@nulljohnsoncowy.us
Maps Available for Download or Viewing
- Johnson County Mapserver (online map)
- Johnson County Map (pdf format)
- Johnson County Voting Precinct Map (pdf format)
- City of Buffalo Voting Precinct Map (pdf format)
- Part VI – Zoning Map (DRAFT ONLY)
To acquire local GIS data from Johnson County, contact the County Planner OR click the link below to download a GIS Request form. All requests for data must be submitted to the County Planner.