Montana Statewide Geographic Information
The Montana State Library is at the center of the State of Montana’s Geographic Information. The State Library Geographic Information Program inherits broad mandates from the Montana Geospatial Information Act (MGIA) and the Natural Resource Information System (NRIS) and Water Information System (WIS) Statute. The Program meets these mandates through coordination, development, collection, support, distribution, and promotion of Montana Geographic Information and specifically the Montana Spatial Data Infrastructure in Montana and beyond.
What is GIS?
A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a computer system for the capture, storing, review, and display of spatial information as it relates to the Earth’s surface. This system allows for exploration and analysis to assist in understanding patterns and relationships.
Access Montana GIS Data, Maps, and Applications
The Montana State Library has a curated collection of geospatial data, maps, and web applications, showcasing the Montana Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI), to support the work and knowledge of state and local governments and the public
Montana Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI)
The Montana Spatial Data Infrastructure (MSDI) is made up of fifteen “framework” geographic data themes vital to Montanans for understanding the State’s expansive and complex geography. Eight of the framework themes are federally recognized by the Federal Geographic Data Committee through the National Spatial Data Infrastructure. Seven additional themes have been selected by the Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council (MGIA).
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Councils, Organizations, and Groups
The Montana State Library is supported through the counsel of the Geospatial Information Advisory Council (MGIAC) and the alliance with the Montana Association of Geographic Information Professionals (MAGIP).
Key Partnerships and Programs
Geographic Information is made available through the Montana State Library’s important partnerships and programs
News, Publications, and Reports
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