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GIS NEEDS ASSESSMENTS

District III staff use a survey instrument to interview local department heads to help identify local GIS needs, data, software, hardware, and potential projects.


GIS ARCVIEW TRAINING & BASIC TECHNICAL SUPPORT (For Members Only):

District III will provide FREE basic ArcView training to help new users become familiar with the software. This service is NOT intended to replace professional training.


GPS DATA COLLECTION

District III utilizes a Leica GS50 GPS unit with sub-meter accuracy of approximately one (1) foot. District III has collected data on feedlots, water lines, water valves, manholes, fire hydrants, roads, landfills, rock piles, etc. Furthermore, District III is working with several rural water systems to accurately map transmission lines and construct digital database files to aide in operation and management decisions.
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GEOCODING

This activity includes populating the DOT GPS road centerline data with address ranges. It will allow users to locate individual residences by typing in the E-911 address.


HOMELAND SECURITY

District III has been utilizing GPS and GIS to locate hazardous material sites, prepare Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plans and Local Emergency Operation Plans, develop Commodity Flow Studies, and support E-911 implementation.


Learn More

Driving Directions to the District III Office
Planning & Development District III
P.O. Box 687
1808 Summit Street
Yankton, SD 57078
Call: 800-952-3562 (South Dakota Only) or 605-665-4408
Fax: 605-665-0303
districtiii@districtiii.org