The Geospatial Information Plan outlines the priorities for Geospatial Coordination, MGIA Grant Awards, and the collection, maintenance, and dissemination of Montana Spatial Data Infrastructure and other relevant geospatial information. The Plan is updated every three years, if needed, in consultation with the Montana Geospatial Information Advisory Council (Council). MCA 90-1-404(c)

• DRAFT - Montana Geospatial Information Plan | FY26 – FY28
  • Public Feedback has been reopened through 12:00p.m., Friday September 5, 2025.
  • The Council will review and take action on the draft plan at the September 25, 2025 meeting.

Montana Geospatial Information Act Account

The Montana State Library administers the Geospatial Information Account and develops an annual budget to fulfill the priorities of the Geospatial Information Plan. These funds come from the fees charged for recording documents, at the county-level, with specific amounts allocated to different accounts and funds to support various purposes like records preservation and geospatial information management. MCA 7-4-2637

• MGIA Recordation Fees Mapping Dashboard

Montana GIS Coordination Strategic Plan FY23-27
The Montana GIS Coordination Strategic Plan outlines five key goals to enhance geospatial coordination within the state. These goals include improving GIS coordination within the Montana State Library, enhancing communication with geospatial stakeholders, developing policies and best practices for geospatial data, continuing to improve the collection and dissemination of land information, and creating and strengthening partnerships. The plan was developed with input from the Montana Land Information Advisory Council, the greater Montana GIS community, and emphasizes the importance of consistent, accurate, and accessible geospatial data.

• Montana GIS Coordination Strategic Plan FY23 - FY27
  
  
• Individual Business Plans for the Strategic Goal, as prioritized:
  • Goal 2 - Improve Communications with Geospatial Stakeholders
  • Goal 3 - Develop Policies & Best Practices for Geospatial Data
  • Goal 5 - Create & Strengthen Partnerships
  • Goal 4 - Continue to Improve the Collection, Maintenance, & Dissemination of Authoritative Geospatial Information
    
    

Land Information Plans (historic)

In 2023, the Montana Legislature updated the Montana Land Information Act, now called the Montana Geospatial Information Act. The Annual Land Information Plans are now considered a historic record and have been replaced by the Geospatial Information Plan.

• Land Information Plan 2023/2024
• Land Information Plan 2022/2023
• Land Information Plan 2021/2022
• Land Information Plan 2020/2021
• Land Information Plan 2019/2020
• Land Information Plan 2018/2019
• Land Information Plan 2017/2018
• Land Information Plan 2016/2017
• Land Information Plan 2015/2016
• Land Information Plan 2014/2015
• Land Information Plan 2013/2014
• Land Information Plan 2012/2013
• Land Information Plan 2011/2012
• Land Information Plan 2010/2011
• Land Information Plan 2009/2010
• Land Information Plan 2008/2009
• Land Information Plan 2007/2008