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Aerials now reflect Spring 2016 flight

KGIS Maps and other web-applications Updated

The Aerial map theme has been updated in KGIS Maps, and in other web-based sites such as City Survey Control, to reflect the recently flown 2016 ortho-photography (acquired from The Atlantic Group LLC). 

Previously, the Aerial theme had reflected spring 2014 vintage photography. To gain access to that original 2014 data, users can click on the 2014 Aerial theme located under the Historical Aerialscategory of Map themes (see image). READ MORE....

Tuesday, October 18, 2016/Author: SuperUser Account/Number of views (197)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Election Commission approves Precinct Changes for Upcoming Elections

New precincts created in Farragut and Ball Camp areas

Several precinct boundary changes and new voting location changes have been announced by the Knox County Election Commission. Click HERE for the more information, including maps courtesy WBIR. A map of all Voting Precincts can be found on KGIS's Ready-made PDF Maps page, and an interactive map can be found in KGIS Maps. 

Tuesday, May 31, 2016/Author: Keith G. Stump/Number of views (302)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Preliminary 2016 Aerial Theme added to KGIS Maps

Located under the Historical Aerials group

A new 2016 Aerial (Preliminary) map theme has been added to KGIS Maps. Since these aerials are preliminary, by-products of the Spring 2016 Knox County Property Assessor project with EagleView - Pictometry , they don't quite meet the product standards of past KGIS aerial products. Therefore, instead of replacing the default Aerial Theme (which is still vintage 2014), the preliminary aerials are located under the Historical Aerials category of Map themes (see image). READ MORE....

Thursday, May 26, 2016/Author: Keith G. Stump/Number of views (512)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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2016 Aerial Images now visible via KGIS Maps

Updated 360° Oblique Photos from Pictometry

Newly acquired Spring 2016 oblique, 360° aerial imagery is now accessible to the KGIS Maps audience. Acquired in the Spring of 2016 by the Knox County Property Assessor,  the EagleView - Pictometry imagery provides a fresh, updated look at our ever-changing Knoxville and Knox County landscape. (For example, Click here to compare the 2016 and 2014 images of the redesigned Fort Dickerson Park entrance.). To access the....READ MORE

Thursday, April 21, 2016/Author: Keith G. Stump/Number of views (1092)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Traffic Sign Inventory Project Underway in City

High-Tech Vans to Collect data

The City of Knoxville has begun a new project to build a geo-referenced inventory of street signs and guardrails within the City limits. For more information, click here.

Tuesday, February 16, 2016/Author: Keith G. Stump/Number of views (339)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Tips & Tricks: Oblique Imagery via KGIS Maps

How to Access Oblique Imagery

KGIS Maps Tip & Tricks: To access the oblique aerial imagery from KGIS Maps, one will want to use the Launch drop-down tool located on the blue toolbar  near the top of the screen. Click here for more information...

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Monday, November 9, 2015/Author: Keith G. Stump/Number of views (818)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: 3.5
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KGIS issues RFQ for Aerial, LiDAR and Topographic Update

via Knox County Purchasing

On behalf of KGIS, the Purchasing Division of Knox County TN has posted a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the capture, processing, and / or update of digital aerial orthophotography, LiDAR, hydrography, breaklines, spot elevations and contours for all of Knox County and optionally the KUB extended service area. For more information, and inquiries, visit the Solicitations page of the Knox County Purchasing website.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015/Author: Keith G. Stump/Number of views (613)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: No rating
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Updated Ready-to-Print PDF Maps for Knoxville and Knox County

New look and added features!

 KGIS has updated all of the Printable PDF Maps on its website.  These new maps are simplified and easy to read.  They also contain clickable links to KGIS, Knoxville, Knox County, Knox County Schools, Farragut, and TN State Government websites.  For a more detailed view of a particular area on any given map, just click on the link to KGIS Maps below the map title!  Locate these free maps on the KGIS website by selecting Products>Hard Copy Maps>Ready Made PDF Maps, or Click HerePlease enjoy, and keep an eye out for new maps in the near future!
Friday, July 31, 2015/Author: Will Fontanez/Number of views (1266)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: 5.0
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FEMA Flood Maps have been updated with modified symbology and labels

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.

Tuesday, June 2, 2015/Author: Jimmy Brink/Number of views (783)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: 3.7
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KGIS Maps link to Google Street View now more powerful

Google Trekker data for Trails / Greenways made available

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...

Thursday, April 23, 2015/Author: Keith G. Stump/Number of views (2112)/Comments (0)/ Article rating: 3.0
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