Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
What is GIS?
A geographic information system (GIS) integrates hardware, software, and data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information.
What does GIS do?
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.
Regional Collaboration
The TCOG GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Program was started in May 2011 to help fulfill the needs of the Texoma Region. The GIS Program works to coordinate and collaborate with local governments, universities, and private companies to consolidate efforts as well as provide innovative solutions. These solutions help to inform citizens and allow local governments to make critical decisions that can sometimes be life-saving.
The GIS Program was formed from a partnership with local governments and the TCOG Public Safety Program to provide rural addressing initially formed the GIS Program. This collaboration has been very successful and allowed for TCOG to build increasingly important datasets that help make important decisions for a fast growing region.
The GIS Program encourages a spirit of cooperation among all GIS professionals by hosting GIS Regional Meetings. These meetings allow GIS professionals to compare notes, reduce duplication of efforts and receive advanced training.
Combined Resources
The GIS Program also has worked diligently in the same spirit to coordinate regional aerial imagery acquisition. The region has been working to combine resources in purchasing these high quality images which has allowed for cost reductions for everyone involved.
Useful Tools
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Program Staff
GIS Services
Beginning with rural addressing in Grayson County, the GIS Program has been involved with assisting local governments with numerous projects.
Since its creation the GIS Program has been involved on many projects which range from map book development, Census data submissions, TxDOT County Road Inventories, in addition to providing disaster support on many occasions.
Available Services
- GIS Data Development and Maintenance
- Custom Map and Map Book Creation
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Data and Application Hosting
- GIS Consulting
- Training
Aerial Imagery
Since 2008, TCOG and the GIS Program have been involved with the purchasing of Aerial Imagery for the Region. Using a Regional purchasing agreement, we have been able to save funds for our local governments. The GIS programs are working on efforts to continue the acquisition of future imagery and to host the imagery out to local governments.
Maps & Data
The GIS Program has developed many maps and are available for download below.
If you wish to request a map to be printed, please fill out a form below and review the pricing sheet. Custom maps are available upon request as adjusted for the time for customization.
Need a map?
We're at your service. To start a map request, begin by selecting the button below.
GIS Map Request
Please complete this form to order a map.
- Payments may be made at the time of map pick-up in the form of cash or check made payable to Texoma Council of Governments
- Custom Maps will be created at an hourly rate of $75 (excluding printing cost).
Pricing Plan
Geographic Information Systems Fee Schedule |
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| Printed Maps | Member | Non-Member | |
| 18" x 24" | Color Flat Finish Paper |
$10 | $15 |
| 18" x 24" | Color Glossy Finish Paper |
$15 | $20 |
| 36" x 48" | Color Flat Finish Paper |
$25 | $30 |
| 36" x 48" | Color Glossy Finish Paper |
$30 | $35 |
| Aerials of Above Sizes | $10 More | $10 More | |
Available Maps
- Commissioner Precincts
- Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Districts
- Fire Department Districts
- Justice of the Peace / Constable Precincts
- Voter Precincts
- County Boundary
- FEMA Floodplain
- Independent School Districts
- Roads (Major to County and Private)
Custom maps, data requests and GIS projects
GIS projects will require a formal quote and contract between the client and Texoma Council of Governments. For inquiries, please contact Nathan Voight.
Local Government Applications
Pictometry Online
GIS FTP
