HOME MAP MUSINGS INTERNSHIPS EXPLORE Geographic Information Systems Mapping What is Mapping? A map describes spatial relationships of different features to one another. For instance, maps can display information pertaining to population, elevation, climates, roads, natural resources, physical features, etc… DYNAMIC MAPPING Maps are those which provide up-to-date data as maintained by the department. These maps are interactive and allow for user control. PARCELS FLOODING ZONING VOTING TOPOGRAPHIC STATIC MAPPING Maps are those which are a snapshot in time and are not interactive. COLUMBIA MUNICIPALITIES DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY CONTACT 26 W First St P.O. Box 380 Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-387-4930 / gis@columbiapa.org © 2021 Columbia County, PA

HOME MAP MUSINGS INTERNSHIPS EXPLORE Geographic Information Systems NOTICE: Now available are the web maps of parcels, flooding, and zoning for the County of Montour in the "Goodies" section below. (7/9/2021) What is GIS? GIS stands for Geographic Information Systems. GIS is a way to connect data with geography. This is accomplished by using computers to incorporate geographical features with data in order to map, analyze and assess real world problems and questions. This is a gateway to understanding. Columbia County GIS Department The Department maintains digital spatial information for the county. Our mission is to share insightful information with those that we serve. We do this by: Enhanced 911 support to local emergency service personnel by maintaining the E911 database and assignment of accurate 911 addresses. Maintaining the GIS website for fast and easy access to digital mapping data. Providing county departments and planners with graphic and data analysis tools for assistances in important decision-making and daily tasks. Providing customized mapping, analysis and data to internal organizations and the public. The Department is a staff of two who conduct business remotely. They may be reached by either email (gis@columbiapa.org) or phone (570-387-4930); the preferred method being email. If contacting by phone and you reach voicemail, please leave a message and your call will be returned as soon as possible. Director Tim Murphy Analyst Mitchell Kishbach THE "GOODIES" GIS, in its digital manifestation of geography, goes beyond just the science. It provides us a framework and a process for applying geography. It brings together observational science and measurement and integrates it with modeling and prediction, analysis, and interpretation so that we can understand things. -Jack Dangermond County of Columbia PARCEL MAP FLOOD MAP ZONING MAP County of Montour PARCEL MAP FLOOD MAP ZONING MAP For Those Wanting the old ParcelMap: CLICK HERE Montour & Northumberland County Readdressing Project Information The readdressing project was completed August 2017. Additional resources: Readdressing Frequently Asked Questions Map Atlas of Montour & Northumberland Counties Official Montour County website CONTACT 26 W First St P.O. Box 380 Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570-387-4930 / gis@columbiapa.org © 2021 Columbia County, PA