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
ALT A brindle-coated, medium-sized dog standing on a dirt hiking trail, viewed from the side and slightly behind. The dog is wearing a green collar, has its ears alertly perked up, and is looking off to the left into the tall green grass that lines the path. The background features lush green trees and a trail winding upward under a partly cloudy sky.
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.
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ALT A square graphic designed in a minimalist style resembling a periodic table element icon. The background features a dark slate blue color with subtle, lighter blue curved geometric gradient overlays running diagonally across the bottom. At the center of the image are the large white letters "Ca" written in a bold, clean sans-serif font. Directly beneath these letters, the word "Cadastre" is written in a smaller, slightly thinner white sans-serif font. The entire image is framed by a thin, crisp light gray border.
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ALT An illustration depicting a university campus scene under a dark purple sky. In the background stands a large, symmetrical, yellow university building with classical columns and the word "UNIVERSITY" written across the pediment. Green pine trees are scattered in front of the building along a winding path.
In the foreground, three students are sitting on a light-colored lawn, dressed in yellow and dark grey clothing that matches the scene's color palette. On the left, a student sits looking toward the center while holding an open book. In the center, another student is viewed from behind, facing a third student on the right who is sitting cross-legged and also reading an open book.
🌍 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!
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ALT An educational infographic titled "Coordinate System in GIS" that visually compares Geographic Coordinate Systems (GCS) and Projected Coordinate Systems (PCS).
The image is divided into two main columns:
Geographic Coordinate System (GCS): The left side features an illustration of a 3D globe with grid lines representing latitude and longitude, highlighting a specific point labeled with the Greek letter lambda for Longitude. Text below explains that a GCS is based on the Earth's spherical surface and uses degrees as its units of measurement.
Projected Coordinate System (PCS): The right side shows a flat, 2D map grid overlaid onto a landmass and ocean scene, marking a specific point with "X Easting" and "Y Northing" coordinates. The text below describes a PCS as being based on a 2D flat surface (map) and using linear units such as meters or feet.
The graphic attributes its source to GISRSStudy at the bottom left corner.
🌱🌱The SGID is growing🌳🌳
Utah Government Owned Parcels from Utah Counties is coming soon!
github.com/agrc/porter/issue…
Follow along and comment if you are interested!
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ALT A picture with a muted blue background and subtle circular and star shapes scattered across, displays an image of the United States including Alaska and Hawaii on a central white circle. Written above in a blue font with white lining are the words "BUILDING". In the same center-white circle as the image of the United States, below the image, are the letters "NSGIC", with the phrase "THE NSDI" located below that and with the same blue-with-white-lining font as the word "BUILDING".
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
ALT An illustrative poster rendered in a vintage travel brochure style displays the caption "WE’VE UNPLUGGED FOR THE DAY!" against a canyon landscape background featuring mountains, cliffs, and a setting sun in shades of orange and brown with a beige text panel at the bottom. Positioned in the center is a solid blue state-shaped cutout with a black electrical outlet on the right side. To the right of the outlet is a black electrical plug with three brass prongs that has been pulled out from the socket.
ALT A light-beige background features a header and footer of vintage world maps on an informational slide, with a dark blue title in a large, serif font that reads, 'The History of GIS: Trivia Challenge Answers.' In the left-hand center of the page, the information, 'GIS Division, November 17, 2021,' is listed in a brown, serif font that also appears at the bottom of the slide, 'Scroll Down to View Questions.'
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!
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ALT An illustrated group of friends sits on beanbags and the floor, engaged in lively discussion and collaborating with a laptop, within a cozy, purple-walled space.
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…
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
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. 🌿🗺️
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ALT This is an official 2023 USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map for Utah, created by the Oregon State University PRISM Climate Group. The map displays Utah's climate diversity using color-coded regions that correspond to specific plant hardiness zones. A legend in the upper right-hand corner details that these zones (4a through 9a) are defined by the "Average Annual Extreme Minimum Temperature" based on data from 1991 to 2020, with temperatures listed in both Fahrenheit and Celsius.
The map shows zones 4a (the coldest, in dark purple) concentrated in the high-elevation areas of northern and central Utah. The majority of the state, including key areas like Salt Lake City and Provo, falls within zones 6b to 7b (green tones). The warmest zones, such as 8b and 9a (orange and gold tones), are found in the southwestern corner of the state near Saint George. Major county boundaries, cities, and major roads are overlaid to help users identify their specific location and zone. A scale bar at the bottom
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…
ALT A vector illustration in a modern, flat style shows a man with headphones sitting in an olive yellow armchair. The man is wearing a grey t-shirt, dark trousers, and yellow sneakers, with his left leg crossed over his right. He is looking at and working on a light grey laptop that is resting on his lap. To the left is a potted plant with yellow leaves, and on the ground is a white circular rug. The background is a dark grey.
ALT An illustration showing two hikers looking at a sign that says, “Park Acoustic Resources” and “Park Map” with a simple map illustration. To the right of the hikers is another sign that says, “Geospatial Modeling Overlook.”