GIS Links and Resources

NOAA's National Geodetic Survey (NGS): Defines and manages a national coordinate system. This network, the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS), provides the foundation for transportation and communication; mapping and charting; and a multitude of scientific and engineering applications.

The geography network: A global network of geographic information users and providers. It provides the infrastructure needed to support the sharing of geographic information among data providers, service providers, and users around the world.

MapMachine:Get map downloads, updated maps, news, and more.

EPA: The
Environmental Protection Agency's data resources page.

Georgia Spatial Data Infrastructure: Includes the GIS Data Clearinghouse from the Georgia University System

Public Works Online: An online news magazine for the Public Works industry.

DOC: Frequently Asked Questions about GIS from the US Census Bureau.

FEMA: At the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Mapping and Analysis Center, visitors can see how FEMA uses GIS to help reduce loss of life and property and to protect the USA's critical infrastructure from hazards.