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DISCLAIMER - READ BEFORE LAUNCHING VIEWER
The maps and information provided by the Milwaukee County Land Information Office's Interactive Mapping Service are not legally recorded maps, documents, or surveys, and are to be used for reference purposes only, not as a substitute for legally recorded maps, documents, or surveys. Acreages and dimensions of lands abutting waterways may fluctuate due to erosion and other natural phenomena. Milwaukee County assumes no liability for any damages or loss whatsoever resulting from the use or misuse of the maps and information offered through this service. The maps and information provided here have been compiled from various state, county, municipal, and private sources, and are maintained by their sources for a wide variety of purposes. Therefore, Milwaukee County cannot guarantee the quality, content, accuracy, completeness, or currency of the information transmitted by this service, and provides such information without expressed or implied warranties, subject to the terms and conditions stated in this Disclaimer. While Milwaukee County makes every attempt to provide accurate, complete, and up-to-date information, it shall not be held responsible for any discrepancies contained herein. If discrepancies are found, please contact the MCAMLIS Project Manager via the "Submit Feedback" link located at the top of this page. Milwaukee County reserves the right to change any content offered through this service without prior notice. Milwaukee County does not warrant that this service will be uninterrupted. Use of the Interactive Mapping Service constitutes acceptance of all terms and conditions in this Disclaimer.
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Milwaukee County GIS News
November 3, 2009
An updated tutorial that covers recently introduced enhancements is now available. To access this document, follow the "Interactive Mapping Tutorial" link above.
October 29, 2009
The latest version of the Interactive Mapping Service will be made available later today. As always, if you encounter a technical problem or have a question, please do not hesitate to contact us by clicking on the "Submit Feedback" link above.
Release Highlights: Pictometry Image Navigator (PIN) Upgrade
Enhancements to the Pictometry Image Navigator (PIN) now allow both Secure and Public viewer users to access oblique imagery, functionality that was previously exclusive to Secure viewer users. In addition to enhanced synchronization between the PIN viewer and the main map window, users may now expand the PIN viewer to fill their entire main window. Also, users may export a selected portion of the oblique image to .png, .jpg, or .gif image formats. Details about these and other enhancements will be covered in the next version of the Interactive Mapping Tutorial.
October 9, 2009
1) The Milwaukee Co. Land Information Office announces the addition of the following enhancements to the current version of the Interactive Mapping Service:
- Online Access to Plats of Survey: Users of both the Public and Secure Viewers may now access survey plat documents online. Areas are being added as we work from south to north; all existing plat documents will be available online by the end of the year. Click here to view a map showing project status and to read instructions for accessing a plat of survey.
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Utilities Layers (Secure Viewer Only): A Utilities group has been added to the Secure Viewer’s Layer List, allowing users to add features from electric, gas, sewer, and communications layers to their maps.
2) The next release of the Interactive Mapping Service is expected soon. The availability of the new release, as well as that of an updated tutorial, will be announced here. As was the case with the previous update, most of the site’s appearance and tools will be similiar but will include some new enhancements, including the following changes to the Pictometry Image Navigator:
- Users of the Public Viewer will soon be able to view and work with oblique imagery using the functionality that is currently available only to Secure Viewer users, with the exception of the measurement tools. For more information about viewing oblique imagery, consult section 3h of the Interactive Mapping Tutorial by following the link at the top of this page.
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Upcoming enhancements will allow both Secure and Public Viewer users to expand the oblique image viewer to fill the entire map window and to export a portion of an oblique image. Details about these and other enhancements will be covered in detail in the upcoming revision of the Interactive Mapping Tutorial.
August 27, 2009
An updated tutorial that includes recently introduced tools is now available. To access this document, follow the "Interactive Mapping Tutorial" link above.
August 18, 2009
The latest version of the Interactive Mapping Service has been released. Bugs experienced with the site have been worked out, but if you encounter an issue or have a question, please do not hesitate to contact us by clicking on the "Submit Feedback" link above. Updated help documentation that highlights the newest tools and features will be available soon. It will replace the currently available documentation, which may be accessed by clicking on the "Interactive Mapping Tutorial" link above.
July 22, 2009
We are preparing to roll out the latest version of the Interactive Mapping Service by the end of July. As was the case with the previous update, the site’s appearance and tools will remain familiar, but will include these enhancements:
- Swipe Layer: This new feature, a “layer action” that is accessible by left-clicking on an underlined layer’s name in the layer list, allows users to swipe (or roll out of view) a layer to reveal the layer that lies underneath.
- Find Tool: One of two new tools in the new version’s Search toolbar, the Find Tool allows users to quickly locate, select, and zoom to features by searching for a value in one of the layer’s attribute fields. Initially, users will be able to find features within the Parks, CSM and Subdivision layers based on a Name attribute, with more layers to be added as time progresses.
- Query Tool: The new Query Tool, which will be located in the new version’s Search Toolbar, allows users to locate, select, and zoom to features based on values found in a layer’s attribute table, much like the new Find Tool. However, the Query Tool offers a more sophisticated approach to searching for features based on attributes; users can refine their searches through complex query statements constructed using a range of available search operators. Initially, the Parks, CSM and Subdivision layers will be searchable using the Query Tool, with more layers to be added as time progresses.
- Bug Fixes: 1) Pictometry Shift (Secure Viewer users only) - A glitch that caused a sizeable offset between the location of a parcel identified in the main map window and its location in the Pictometry window has been overcome in the upcoming version of the Interactive Mapping Service. 2) Data Extract Capability (Secure Viewer users only) - Previous versions of the Interactive Mapping Service contained an error that prevented the extraction of GIS data; this issue has been overcome in the upcoming version. Features added to a selection set using the selection, search, find, query, or identify tools may now be exported into geodatabase or shapefile data formats using the “Extract Data” function in the Selection Result panel.
- Cadastral Data Update: Updated countywide cadastral data is now available in the current version of the site. This data includes the latest Suburban and City of Milwaukee data, which is up-to-date as of the end of May, 2009.
For more information about all currently-enabled tools and features, be sure to consult the Interactive Mapping Service tutorial.
June 12, 2009
The latest version of the Interactive Mapping Service has been released. The biggest change is the integration of oblique imagery in the Secure website; users may now view and work with oblique imagery via the new Pictometry toolbar. Layers are now grouped in folders, allowing layers to be turned on and off as groups. Also, additional functionality & enhanced reporting related to parcel selection have been added. These enhancements include downloadable mailing labels, Parcel Report, and a link to a selected parcel's location in Google Maps that is launched from the detailed selection report. To learn more about these and other capabilities, consult the Interactive Mapping Service tutorial.
May 21, 2009
Milwaukee County's Interactive Mapping Service website has been available for just over two months and much progress has been made during that short time. So far, the site has been very well received. Although there have been a few glitches (especially earlier in its development), the service has remained continuously available and remarkably stable. We’ve added a few new features such as Historical Aerial imagery layers, along with updates and improvements related to property data display and content.
What’s in store: we are preparing for a major software upgrade which will enhance a few existing features, as well as add several new capabilities. The functionality changes will be subtle for the most part, and since most users have barely scratched the surface of what the current application offers, it’s unlikely that there will be a noticeable difference. What will be noticeable, though, is the integration of oblique imagery in both the Public and Secure websites. This will allow users to view and work with oblique imagery using Pictometry Image Navigation. Look for this to be available near the end of June, 2009.
On April 22, 2009, The Milwaukee County Land Information Office held its GIS Open House - we would like to thank all who helped make it a success. Click here to view photos from the event.
Milwaukee County Interactive Mapping
Welcome to the Milwaukee County Land Information Office's Interactive Mapping Service, an online GIS/mapping interface designed to support a range of everyday user requirements, from casual map viewing to land information gathering. Extensible enough to serve as a resource for land information professionals, yet designed with an audience of non-expert users in mind, this service provides access to a variety of useful tools and extensive geographic information.
COMPREHENSIVE COUNTYWIDE PROPERTY INFORMATION ON YOUR DESKTOP
The service is focused on allowing the user to view and download mapped real property data. This data is collected, maintained, and organized by the Milwaukee County Land Information Office in support of the Milwaukee County Automated Mapping and Land Information System (MCAMLIS) Project. The Interactive Mapping Service is funded through fees collected by the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Office as authorized by the State of Wisconsin.
ACCESS TO EXTENSIVE GEOGRAPHIC DATA & ADVANCED WEB GIS TOOLS
As you browse the service, you will find an array of countywide cadastral, topographic & planimetric data, orthophotography, and other general reference data layers. Tools for navigation, selection, and searching allow users to quickly locate properties, then access and export detailed property information. Print tools allow users to export maps of their areas of interest. Links to external documentation are also available, such as Public Land Survey System (PLSS) dossier materials maintained by the Milwaukee County Surveyor. To get started, be sure to review the click to learn the basics of internet GIS, to work through training exercises that teach practical applications of the tools offered in the service, or anytime you are unsure about a tool or task.
TAILORED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS WITH EXTENSIVE HELP AND DOCUMENTATION
I hope you will find the information and tools useful and of sufficient quality to meet your needs. At the top of this page we have included a link to a Frequently Asked Questions page, as well as a means to submit feedback – please feel free to contribute to the ongoing improvement of this service by sharing your questions and comments, or to report an issue.
William "Bill" Shaw
Milwaukee County Land Information Office
MCAMLIS Project Manager
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