GCS provides state and local governments with powerful geospatial tools designed to enhance various sectors, including economic development, environmental management, health and human services, land administration, and tribal governance.
Economic Development
ArcGIS enables governments to visualize demographic and economic data, identifying growth opportunities and assessing market conditions. By leveraging spatial analysis, officials can make data-driven decisions that stimulate economic growth and enhance community well-being.
Environmental and Natural Resources Management
In the realm of environmental management, ArcGIS plays a crucial role in tracking resource use, monitoring environmental impacts, and planning sustainable practices. Its spatial analysis capabilities help governments ensure the responsible use of natural resources and protect the environment for future generations.
Health and Human Services
For health and human services, ArcGIS supports the analysis of health trends and service accessibility, ensuring efficient resource allocation. By mapping health data, government agencies can identify areas in need of intervention and improve overall public health outcomes.
Land Administration and Records
In land administration, ArcGIS streamlines the management of land records and property assessments, enhancing transparency and operational efficiency. This geospatial approach simplifies workflows, allowing governments to serve their constituents more effectively.
Tribal Governance
ArcGIS also assists in tribal governance by mapping tribal lands and resources. This capability facilitates better management and planning, ensuring that initiatives align with tribal sovereignty and cultural heritage.
Esri State and Local Government Specialty
GCS is recognized by Esri for its expertise in serving state and local governments. Our commitment to implementing and delivering ArcGIS technologies helps customers succeed in achieving their goals.
Explore GCS Project Examples Showcasing High-Quality Geospatial Solutions
City of Helena Public Works – ArcGIS Cloud Migration and Production Support
Overview Geographic Communication Systems (GCS) partnered with the City of Helena, Montana Public Works Department to modernize their GIS environment. The project involved migrating ArcGIS Enterprise from aging on-premises servers to the AWS cloud, and establishing a secure, scalable foundation for daily operations including water, sewer, and meter services. This initiative ensures the City has … Continue reading City of Helena Public Works – ArcGIS Cloud Migration and Production Support
Montana DOA Building Inventory Modernization
The Montana Department of Administration partnered with GCS to modernize its inventory of insured buildings using GIS technology. GCS developed a scalable, Esri-based system for geospatial data management and validation, enhancing efficiency and future integration capabilities. Training and documentation supported A&E staff to maintain the system sustainably.
Improving Water Quality with Lewis and Clark County Water Quality Protection District
GCS has developed a thorough GIS database for the Lewis and Clark County Water Quality Protection District to improve data management, streamline operations, and enhance communication on water quality. Key features include automated data import, interactive visualization tools, and a reliable data source. Future plans involve expanding and refining the system.
Montana DNRC’s Stream and Gage Explorer (StAGE) Web App Featured in ArcNews
The Montana DNRC’s Stream and Gage Explorer (StAGE) web app, highlighted in ArcNews, allows users to access real-time streamflow data across Montana. Developed with GCS, the app aids in water management and conservation, promoting sustainable practices by providing crucial water data to stakeholders for informed decision-making.
GeoBusiness for Indoor Mapping: Solutions for Asset Management and Wayfinding
ArcGIS Indoors is a comprehensive indoor mapping and tracking solution that enables organizations to manage smart buildings effectively. It facilitates the creation and sharing of customized indoor maps, enhancing navigation and real-time operations. This system also integrates with various asset management tools for improved decision-making and operational efficiency.
Fire Protection Assessment, ArcGIS Solution, for Montana DNRC
GCS partnered with the Montana DNRC to create a Fire Protection Assessment (FPA) solution. The web application tracks non-federally owned properties, integrates data with the Department of Revenue, and supports querying and reporting. Designed for efficiency and security, it also facilitates auditing and geospatial management of fire protection districts and properties.
COMPASS, Online Cultural Resource and Paleontological Database, for History Colorado, Department of Higher Education
History Colorado, established in 1979, is a charitable organization that enriches education through cultural resources and historical access. It recently modernized its Compass database with funding from the Office of Information Technology, enhancing search capabilities and integration with GIS. GCS developed a tailored portal for user-friendly data access and management.
Montana’s Real-Time Streamflow Data for Water Management
The Montana DNRC is enhancing water resource management through the development of a real-time streamflow monitoring network, emphasizing the necessity of accurate data for planning and climate variability adaptation. The StAGE application, created with Esri’s ArcGIS, supports informed decision-making, encourages public engagement, and aids in water resource planning and drought management.
NextGen Forestry App Revolutionizes Timber Management
GCS collaborated with the Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes to create the NextGen Forestry Timber Cruising application, enhancing timber management on 1.3 million acres. Utilizing ArcGIS technology, it offers tools for data collection, reporting, and sustainable forest management, promoting economic development while respecting cultural heritage.
Planning and Budgeting Solution for Forest Management Projects – Montana DNRC
Montana DNRC employs Survey123 for ArcGIS, a user-friendly tool for field data collection that enables efficient survey management through simple steps. GCS helped implement this tool, allowing the DNRC to use smart survey forms in FMPro for effective forest management project updates, planning, and budgeting purposes.
How Colorado State Land Board Streamlines Operations with GIS
GCS integrated Colorado State Land Board’s Oracle NetSuite with Esri ArcGIS to expose leases, etc. GCS is a Geospatial Information Technology Services Company
Transforming Forestry Data Collection with ArcGIS
GCS partnered with Montana DNRC to develop the NextGen Cruising application, a web-based tool utilizing ArcGIS for timber management on School Trust Lands. This solution enhances data collection and reporting, supporting legislative compliance and operational efficiency. Additional features include flexibility in plot allocation and customizable reporting tools for comprehensive forest inventory management.
Nez Perce County, Idaho: Innovative Web Mapping Applications for Local Government
Nez Perce County, Idaho offers web mapping applications for Accessor & Treasurer, Elections, and Planning and Building. Developed by GCS, a Geospatial Information Technology Services Company, these apps utilize Esri ArcGIS and Microsoft technologies to provide access to cadastral and property information GIS data.
Custom GIS Mapping Solutions for Flathead County
GCS has developed a custom web-based mapping application for Flathead County, Montana, utilizing Microsoft ASP.NET, Esri ArcGIS, and SQL Server. This application enhances GIS capabilities, improves data accessibility, and supports wildfire protection efforts. It also aids future planning for fuel mitigation projects, boosting community safety and emergency response capabilities.
GCS Upgrades Economic Analysis Tools for Montana Transportation
GCS provides comprehensive services for the Construction Survey Startup System and Project Directory Creation System, assisting the Montana Department of Transportation with system analysis, design, programming, testing, and implementation. They ensure compliance with standards, enhance operational efficiency, and have upgraded the Highway Economic Analysis Tool (HEAT) to meet modern technology needs.
GIS Services for the Missoula City-County Health Department
The Missoula County Health Department collaborated with GCS to develop an interactive web GIS application, funded by the MIECHV ID grant, to visualize key youth health indicators. The platform includes data on youth demographics, health services, and community resources, enhancing public health insights and supporting ongoing community initiatives.
Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes: Comprehensive GIS Needs Assessment by GCS
GCS conducted an Enterprise GIS Needs Assessment for the Fort Peck Reservation, evaluating tribal government units to enhance resource management and ROI over five years. Key findings included recommendations for adopting ArcGIS Server, improving IT infrastructure, and prioritizing personnel training. Implementation was delayed despite tribal council approval due to internal dynamics.
Explore the Clearwater County Parcel Information System
The Clearwater County Parcel Information System provides users with detailed parcel information through an intuitive GIS mapping interface. Developed by GCS, it supports various user types with tailored access and features like advanced search options. Clearwater County, founded in 1911, showcases diverse landscapes and serves as an essential resource for residents and professionals.
Boost Economic Growth with the GCS Site Selector: A Cutting-Edge GIS Tool for Business and Economic Development
The GCS Site Selector is an advanced online tool enhancing business property selection in Montana through a user-friendly interface and GIS analytics. It provides crucial data on demographics and employment, features a customizable URL for economic organizations, and offers reporting tools, comprehensive GIS layers, and real-time data syncing to facilitate informed decision-making.
Montana’s Economic Development Through Energy Initiatives
GCS was contracted by the Office of Economic Development, to create a website for the Energy Promotion and Development Division of the Department of Commerce.
Discover Essential Services in Brookline, MA with ArcGIS App
The Town of Brookline, MA has launched the “Where Am I?” mobile app, enhancing citizen engagement by providing easy access to essential public services like transport, parks, and schools. Developed by GCS, this user-friendly app utilizes authoritative GIS data and advanced geospatial technology to assist residents and visitors in navigating the community.
Montana Administrative Boundaries Automation (MABA)
GCS Research created the Montana Administrative Boundaries Automation (MABA) for interactive mapping of administrative boundaries in Montana. It features public, authorized user, and administrator access levels, allowing users to explore, edit, and manage boundary data efficiently. MABA enhances accuracy, transparency, and efficiency while integrating with other applications for government needs.
Comprehensive Enterprise GIS Needs Assessment & Implementation Plan
In 2011, Missoula County engaged GCS to assess needs for an Enterprise Geographic Information System (EGIS) to enhance efficiency across departments. Through interviews and a comprehensive plan, GCS aimed to integrate and optimize GIS use, ultimately facilitating improved government operations and resource management within the county’s existing infrastructure.
Montana Control Point Database: A Geodetic Solution
GCS developed the Montana Control Point Database (MCPD) in collaboration with the Montana Geodetic Control Working Group. This application aids land surveyors by managing geodetic points and offers public access to up-to-date mapping data. It features a user-friendly interface and secure data loading for licensed surveyors, enhancing geospatial resource accessibility in Montana.
GCS Provides ArcGIS Support to Nooksack Tribe and Fort Belknap Indian Community
GCS provided expert guidance in ArcGIS technology to the Nooksack Tribe and the Fort Belknap Indian Community, enhancing their geospatial capabilities. For the Nooksack Tribe, GCS delivered three days of onsite support for ArcGIS software setup and data organization, empowering them to achieve their mapping and data management goals efficiently.
Esri ArcGIS Server Property Assessment Information System for Local Government
The Missoula County Property Information System, developed by GCS, utilizes Esri ArcGIS technology to enhance land parcel management. Awarded the ESRI 2010 Special Achievement Award, it offers users versatile search options and user-friendly features, significantly improving access to property data for over 100,000 residents in Montana’s second most populated county.
Enhancing Economic Development in Lethbridge: A Custom Mapping Portal Solution
Economic Development Lethbridge (EDL), established in 2003, aims to attract business investment in Lethbridge, Alberta. Collaborating with GCS, EDL developed a custom mapping portal to enhance website functionality, providing business statistics and economic data. This innovative tool empowers local businesses while improving EDL’s web presence and marketing efforts. Lethbridge has a growing, vibrant population over 100,000.
LandView™ Fire Simulation Analysis Dashboard: Advanced Visualization for Land Use and Fire Scenarios
The LandView™ Fire Simulation Analysis dashboard enables rapid visualization and analysis of land use scenarios using high-performance computing. This tool assesses land-use proposals, balancing ecological and economic factors in Montana. Developed by GCS and RMSC, it integrates fire simulation models and GIS technology to facilitate public land use policy discussions.
Enhancing Boulder County’s Mapping Systems for Public Use
GCS partnered with Boulder County Assessor’s Office to modernize its E-Mapping system, replacing an outdated platform. The new ArcGIS Server-based application enhances integration, performance, and usability, featuring secure access, interactive data layers, and advanced search capabilities. This modernization supports GIS staff and improves public access to spatial data for the county’s 300,000 residents.
Lake County, Montana Parcel and Cadastral Web Mapping Application by GCS
GCS has launched a parcel and cadastral web mapping application for Lake County, Montana, improving access to land ownership data using advanced ArcGIS technologies. The tool features interactive maps, detailed parcel information, zoning insights, and real-time alerts, enhancing transparency, efficient land management, and public engagement in local governance and planning.
Geospatial Analysis and Cartography for Montana Department of Health and Human Services
GCS offers geospatial data and cartography services, recently completing a spatial analysis for Montana’s DPHHS on Critical Access Hospitals. They produced travel time reports and maps for automobile, aircraft, and helicopter transportation modes, enhancing understanding of service areas and improving emergency response and healthcare accessibility in the state.
Custom ArcGIS Web Application for Water Quality Data Management
GCS has launched a custom web application for the Kalispel Tribe’s Natural Resource Department, offering real-time water quality data access through an SOA and REST API. Key features include efficient search tools, summary reports, interactive graphs, and a user-friendly interface with online help resources, enhancing environmental monitoring and decision-making capabilities.
Unlocking Energy Insights with GIS in Montana
GCS has developed an innovative Web GIS platform for the Montana Governor’s Office of Economic Development, utilizing Esri ArcGIS Server with Google Maps API to enhance the visibility of energy projects. The site features user-friendly navigation, multimedia integration, and global accessibility, fostering public engagement and transparency in Montana’s economic initiatives.
Montana State Historic Preservation Office: GIS Data Development for Historic Sites and Districts
GCS completed a project to develop GIS data for historic sites in Montana, collaborating with the State Historic Preservation Office. Utilizing archived maps and digital resources, GCS created a comprehensive GIS dataset. This effort enhances understanding and supports the preservation of Montana’s rich historical and cultural resources for future generations.
Geodatabase Development for Columbia Falls Utilities
GCS Research developed a geodatabase for Columbia Falls, Montana’s Public Works Department by converting AutoCAD utility drawings into a feature class format. The project included data migration, creating a custom data model, and delivering an ESRI personal geodatabase that enhances the management of the city’s water, sewer, and stormwater systems.
Montana Means Business: GIS Solutions for Economic Development
The “Montana Means Business” web application, developed by GCS for the Governor’s Office of Economic Development, utilizes Esri ArcGIS technology to provide on-demand economic analysis and reports. It enables businesses to assess demographics and consumer patterns across Montana, facilitating strategic decision-making before its retirement in 2012.
LandView: A Geospatial .NET Tool for Wildland Fire Mitigation in Swan State Forest
LandView is a Microsoft-certified .NET application aimed at enhancing fire management in wildland-urban interfaces. Funded by the National Fire Protection Association, it features stand-alone mapping, field data synchronization, and dynamic geospatial services. This tool supports risk assessment and response planning, providing essential functions for effective wildland fire mitigation.
Custom ArcGIS Web Mapping for Helena and Lewis and Clark County
GCS collaborated with Lewis and Clark County and the City of Helena to create a custom Esri ArcGIS web mapping application. This application enhances workflows for government employees and provides public access to geospatial data. Key features include secure login, user-friendly design, functional tools like GPS uploads, and custom map printing.
Montana’s Disaster Preparedness Exercise: Insights and GIS Solutions
The Montana DPHHS recently conducted Operation Last Chance One, a four-day disaster preparedness exercise involving 59 health departments and over 500 personnel. GIS technology played a vital role in tracking disease spread and optimizing emergency response through real-time data analysis. The exercise showcased GIS’s effectiveness in enhancing collaboration and situational awareness in public health crises.
City of Billings – Cemetery Plot Locator
GCS created a Cemetery Plot Locator web application for Billings, Montana, aimed at helping the public easily find cemetery plots. Key features include a name search function, interactive map, identification tool, cartography services, and a PDF creation option. Billings, with over 185,000 residents, offers significant amenities and scenic landscapes.
Site Selector: Accelerating Economic Growth with Advanced GIS Technology
The Site Selector application is an innovative tool engineered for economic development, facilitating business property site selection in Montana and beyond. It integrates GIS analytics with a user-friendly interface, offering detailed data access, local connections, dynamic property previews, and customized GIS layers, ultimately streamlining site selection and promoting regional growth.
Understanding Fire Hazard Prioritization in Flathead County
GCS completed a Community Wildfire Protection Plan for Flathead County, Montana, addressing wildfire risks across over 5,000 square miles. The plan emphasizes community input, collaboration with local fire chiefs, and advanced GIS analysis. It positions the county to secure funding for future wildfire mitigation efforts, enhancing safety amidst rapid population growth.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Kiosks Project
GCS completed the State Parks Kiosks Project for MFWP, digitizing geographical features across Montana’s 50 State Parks. Deliverables included electronic geodatabases and hard copy maps, utilizing ESRI ArcGIS software. Detailed attributes were added for various features, and FGDC-compliant metadata was provided, supporting MFWP’s mission of resource management and recreational enjoyment.
Transform your GIS capabilities with GCS’s ArcGIS professional services. Our team of experts is dedicated to providing tailored solutions that enhance your project planning, management, and execution. Whether you’re seeking technical support, customized training, or strategic consulting, we have the experience and knowledge to help you succeed. Don’t miss the opportunity to elevate your geospatial initiatives—contact GCS today and let us partner with you to unlock the full potential of ArcGIS technology.
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