Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
Public Access GIS
The City offers several GIS-based public access websites:
Service Requests
All requests for printed or digital GIS information require submission of a form and City approval. Completed forms should be emailed to GIS Support or faxed to the attention of the GIS Coordinator at 434-799-5205. Fees are charged at the City's discretion per the fee schedule. Return all applicable forms, as follows:
Map Request
Custom maps are available in printed or PDF form. There may be a charge for printed material, especially of large size or quantity.
- GIS Map Request Form (fill out and return)
Digital GIS data is available for free to consultants under contract with the City of Danville and select public entities. Other businesses, organizations, and individuals will be charged according to our fee schedule. All requestors must submit both of the following documents for approval by the City's IT Director.
- GIS Data Request Form (fill out and return)
- GIS Letter of Agreement (change all occurrences of "Requestor" and "Company Name", sign, and return)
More About GIS
For more information about what GIS is and how it is used, visit any of the following sites:
- What is GIS? - "GIS allows us to view, understand, question, interpret, and visualize data in many ways that reveal relationships, patterns, and trends in the form of maps, globes, reports, and charts." Read more about the technology and uses of GIS ...
- International GIS Day - "GIS Day is held each year in the third week of November, on the Wednesday during Geography Awareness Week, a geographic literacy initiative sponsored by the National Geographic Society". Each year in partnership with the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, the City of Danville participates in International GIS Day.
Contact Us
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GIS Support
Email
Physical Address
427 Patton Street
Room 330
Danville, VA 24541
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 3300
Danville, VA 24543
Phone: 434-799-5205
Fax: 434-797-4592
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 am - 5 pm
FOIA Request