Current Page: Frequently Asked Questions

What is GIS?
Geographic information system. An organized collection of computer hardware, software, geographic data, and personnel designed to efficiently capture, store, update, manipulate, analyze, and display all forms of geographically referenced information.

What data are available?
See data availability page. Click here.

How do I license data?
See data licensing page. Click here.

How do I map my own data?
Using the Richland County Internet Mapping Service, anyone in the county can print out a map containing aerial photographs, contour lines, streets, etc. As the user zooms into an area of interest, more data layers become available for viewing. Click here.

How do I view assessor records online?
Assessement information from December 31, 2002 (data used for 2003 taxes) is available. Click here.

Where is the closest place to vote?
Which county council district do I live in?
Where are the closest police and fire stations?
Where is the closest day care center?
Where is the closest school (public or private)?
What type of soil is on my property?
Do I live in a FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) Flood zone?
Do I have wetlands in my neighborhood?
What is the elevation of my property?
Using the Richland County Internet Mapping Services, all of these questions and many more can be answered. Click here.

How do I contact RCGIS?
Feel free to e-mail us or give us a call. Click here.