Geographic Information Systems

Cecil County Government's Geographic Information System (GIS) usage is overseen by the County's GIS Coordinator.  Physically located in the Office of Planning & Zoning, the GIS Coordinator is responsible for administering, coordinating, and overseeing all of the County's GIS efforts. 

The GIS Coordinator facilitates the goals and objectives of the GIS Work Group, an oversight board comprised of representatives from the private sector, federal and state government agencies located in Cecil County, and eight County departments and related agencies.  The GIS Work Group was created by the Cecil County Board of County Commissioners on January 11, 2006 and tasked with modernizing Cecil County Government's GIS capabilities and improving the efficiency and effectiveness of the County's usage of GIS. 

Cecil County online Geographic Information Systems website

Since June 9, 2008, the Board of Cecil County Commissioners has provided the public with access to "Cecil Maps," the County's interactive geographic information systems (GIS) website.  Available online at http://cecilmaps.ccdps.org , the site enables emergency response personnel, sheriff's deputies, and the general public to access a wealth of Cecil County specific maps and data via the internet. 

To access the site, please click here. 

To view the original press release, please click here.  

What is GIS? 

A GIS is a computer system capable of capturing, storing, analyzing, and displaying geographically referenced information.  Consisting of a visual (map) component and a tabular (database) component, GIS utilizes any type of data that can be identified according to location.  With quality geographic data in digital format, users of GIS can analyze trends and patterns; manage assets such as utilities and infrastructure; map service locations; and plan local responses to emergencies.

Implementing an efficient, effective and modern county-wide GIS program is essential for Cecil County Government to improve its ability to meet the needs of various constituents, and the GIS Work Group has identified five benefits to an improved, centralized GIS presence.  These benefits include greater customer satisfaction, faster and improved inquiry response, greater efficiency, higher productivity and quality assurance, and a more informed staff and citizenry.