The Utah Geospatial Resource Center (UGRC) provides mapping technology services to federal, state, and local governments and other organizations.

Joined February 2010
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When a pet goes missing, every second counts. Animal welfare organizations are using GIS mapping to replace scattered spreadsheets with visual data, helping families reunite with lost pets faster. Learn how: bestfriends.org/network/blog… #AnimalWelfare #GISMapping #ReturnToHome
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We're hiring! UGRC is seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a GIS Data Analyst/Programmer to work with both our developer and data teams. Learn more: utdgohcm.csod.com/ux/ats/car… #ugrc #gis #utah
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Love new data? Check out the most recent CadNSDI update: gis.utah.gov/products/sgid/c…
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Want to give your academic research or class projects a major edge? Did you know we provide free access to incredible open data, mapping tools, & resources tailored just for students?! Check it out! gis.utah.gov/solutions/for-s…
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🌍 Coordinate System: The 3D model of Earth. It uses degrees to give every point on the globe an exact address. 🗺️ Projection: The flat 2D translation. It’s the math that flattens that 3D sphere onto a 2D map (causing distortion). One is the globe, the other is the map! #GIS
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The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) has a podcast series about “Coming Together to Build the National Spatial Data Infrastructure.” Head on over and have a listen! shows.acast.com/coming-toget… #NSGIC #podcast #knowledge #GIS #mapping
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It’s Memorial Day and we’ve unplugged for the day! Don’t worry though, you’ll still have access to our spatial data – just not the humans that make the magic happen! #memorialday #outofoffice #GIS #UGRC
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Let’s have a little GIS trivia fun! Check out this story map and see if you can guess the answers: storymaps.arcgis.com/stories… #GIS #trivia #storymap
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Want to sharpen your mapping skills? 🗺️ Check out the UGRC Knowledge Hub for GIS blogs, podcasts, and expert training tailored for Utah’s geospatial community. Your go-to for troubleshooting and best practices! Learn more: gis.utah.gov/collaboration/k… #GIS #UGRC #MapUtah #Utah
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The SGID Statewide Roads data layer has received a major update! We have incorporated new road additions, name changes, & updated address ranges for Box Elder, Davis, Iron, Salt Lake, Utah, Washington, & Weber counties. Head over to our blog for details: gis.utah.gov/blog/2026-04-13…
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UGRC's Hank Chou and Wasatch County’s Ivan Spencer teamed up to use their “spatial awareness” to dominate the cornhole tournament at UGIC!
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Help UGRC keep Utah’s maps accurate! 🗺️ We’ve launched a new, streamlined Data Feedback Form to make reporting map issues easier than ever. Spot a missing park or a misplaced address? Flag it in minutes here: survey123.arcgis.com/share/a… #UtahGIS #UGRC #DataQuality
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Ever wonder why some plants thrive while others don't? GIS makes the difference by layering climate data like min temperatures and frost dates to define precise Plant Hardiness Zones. These data-driven boundaries help us map exactly where species can grow. 🌿🗺️ #GIS
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Beyond authoritative SGID data, UGRC provides free base maps, imagery, Lidar, a Web API, and more for GIS users. 🗺️✨ Most services are free, standard-compliant, and platform-ready. Explore our solutions: gis.utah.gov/solutions/for-g…
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Did you know that GIS can be used to map sound? Check it out! youtu.be/YKNQ74HqK7o?si=nPAn… #Geospatial #SoundsModeling #GIS #nationalparkservice
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