New Frontenac Maps features to mark World GIS Day, November 20

The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team at the County of Frontenac is pleased to announce the re-launch of the interactive mapping site, Frontenac Maps. The site is a valuable reference tool for municipal staff and members of the public that was first launched in 2010. It includes browsable geographic information specific to Frontenac County such as property lines, transportation routes, boundaries, and natural features. It also includes high-resolution imagery and elevation information that is customized for our region.

What’s new:

While long-time Frontenac Maps users will recognize the familiar look and feel, there are significant improvements in design, performance, and functionality.

  • A modernized user interface helps users more easily access data layers and functions.
  • An improved search function makes finding desired locations quick and easy.
  • Civic addresses are viewable as a point in each residence building footprint while assessment parcel labels remain viewable in legacy layers.
  • Township of Frontenac Islands zoning information was added to complete the dataset for all four of the County’s member townships.
  • Site hosting employs state-of-the-art technology to ensure Frontenac Maps remains reliable and readily available for years to come.


MAPPING OUR COUNTY: Kristy Elderhorst, Anand Charvin, and Robin Kwik are the Frontenac County GIS team.

Impact:

“Frontenac Maps is an essential tool in our day-to-day work,” says Joe Gallivan, Frontenac County Director of Planning and Economic Development. “We can’t do progressive planning for all our member townships that reflects our region’s special rural character without good spatial information. Our success is tied directly to our GIS team and the continual improvement of Frontenac Maps. It all goes hand-in-hand.”

The new Frontenac Maps launch coincides with GIS Day, November 20. The day is dedicated to promoting GIS and to teaching and inspiring others to use GIS tools, like Frontenac Maps, for themselves.

“These new additions and improvements to Frontenac Maps are an enhancement of the services we offer and a demonstration of the GIS team’s ongoing commitment to continuous improvement,” says Kevin Farrell, Frontenac County Chief Administrative Officer. “I hope everyone takes a few minutes to explore the new site. I know you’ll find useful information and value in it. Besides, everyone loves maps.”

Learn more:

Visit Frontenac Maps at FrontenacMaps.ca.

Click here to download our updated Frontenac Maps How-to Guide that includes helpful tips for navigating the site, descriptions of new features, and common workflows. You can also find it under ‘Help / Tutorials’ in the site’s landing-page footer.

Learn more about Geographic Information Systems in Frontenac County.

Play our special GIS Day Find Yourself #InFrontenac WorldGuessr game.

If you have any questions or comments regarding the newly designed site, please reach out to frontenacmaps@frontenaccounty.ca.

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