KGIS  upgraded its ArcGIS Server system this past weekend, moving to version 10.2.2 of that platform from version 10.  Because of certain architectural changes in how ArcMap interacts with map services, desktop users of ESRI's ArcGIS software may therefore experience "broken links" in the ArcMap documents (.mxd's) after the upgrade.  This mainly applies to aerial photography layers in your .mxd’s...CLICK HERE FOR MORE

KGIS has received notice that Mark Antonik will replace Scott Wolter as the ESRI account executive. Mark has been with ESRI for the past 3 years working with County & City Government and will be covering County accounts across North Carolina, South Carolina & Tennessee. He has provided the following contact information and CLICK HERE FOR MORE...

MPC has recommended some changes to the FEMA Flood zones map on the KGIS viewers. Many people, even city and county staff cannot readily interpret what they see when they turn on the FEMA layers. To view the FEMA Flood Maps on KGIS Maps click here.

The KGIS Staff has created a web-based Topographic Contour Comparison Tool that will provide departments with a visual look at the different types, and vintages, of contour products being considered as a replacement and/or update to KGIS's aging Topographic Map. (now approaching 8 years old for the western half of Knox County). LiDAR data is a key ingredient to the Landbase Update program of KGIS, having been used for both the 2003 topographic map update (by Merrick) and the 2007-2010 update (by Sanborn). READ MORE

Google continues to add new tools and data content, and its latest incorporation of virtual tours of Knoxville and Knox County trails and greenways is just the latest. Users of KGIS Maps can also take advantage of that new information by using the Google Street Map integration tool. Click Here for More...