The purpose of this site is to acquaint utility companies with organizations that maintain, share, and distribute Kentucky GIS data; local examples of multi-agency GIS that include utilities; and professional organizations that focus on GIS and utilities.
Kentucky Division of Geographic Information (DGI): The Division of Geographic Information is part of the Commonwealth Office of Technology and is responsible for encouraging, coordinating, and implementing geographic information systems (GIS) within the Commonwealth of Kentucky. DGI manages the Kentucky Geographic Network (KYGEONET).
Geospatial Data and Standards - Data available from DGI for download, as well as adopted standards for GIS and mapping.
KYGEONET - Geospatial Data Clearinghouse for the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Kentucky Geographic Explorer - Using geographic location, users can locate available data on the KYGEONET for a particular area of the Commonwealth. Additionally, users can search by keyword or them.
Kentucky Metadata Explorer - Using keywords or themes, users can search for metadata published to the KYGEONET. Included in the Metadata Explorer is the ability to search the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) data sets.
Kentucky Geospatial Board - The Kentucky Geospatial Board assists state and local jurisdictions in developing, deploying, and leveraging geographic information resources and geographic information systems technology for the purpose of improving public administration.
Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA): The Kentucky Infrastructure Authority (KIA) was created in 1988 to provide the mechanism for funding construction of local public works projects. KIA is continually growing and expanding its services. Through the various programs currently offered, KIA has become the answer for local financing needs. KIA manages the Water Resources Information System (WRIS).
Water Resources Information System - Data includes water utilities, counties, incorporated city boundaries, incorporated city points, road centerlines, topographic maps (DRGs or digital raster graphics), digital elevation models, ortho quarter quadrangle images, and geologic quadrangles.
Kentucky Geological Survey: The map and GIS data site at the Kentucky Geological Survey lists maps for sale as paper prints, maps in digital form, and GIS data. This site should be of particular interest to those utilities directly utilizing Kentucky's natural resources: particularly coal, natural gas, and water.
Kentucky Geodetic Advisor: Any utility that conducts surveying, will find the information on this site useful for obtaining National Geodetic Survey information and data sheets for Kentucky. Learn about improvements to the Kentucky geodetic control network and the Kentucky One Zone State Plane Coordinate System.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: The Transportation Cabinet's Division of Planning has maps available to download of the coal haul highway system, the Kentucky Official Highway Map, and county highway maps. There is also a link to GIS information. Extracts from the Highway Information System are available for download as shape files.
Louisville/Jefferson County Information Consortium (LOJIC): LOJIC represents a multi-agency effort to build and maintain a comprehensive Geographic Information System (GIS) to serve all of Louisville and Jefferson County, Kentucky. Present LOJIC participants include the City of Louisville, Jefferson County, Louisville and Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD), the Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) and the Louisville Water Company. All participants are sharing the cost and effort involved in the full development and successful implementation of LOJIC.
Barren Information Technology Systems (BITS): BITS is a consortium, formed in 1992, is made up of the following partners: the City of Glasgow, Kentucky - (City Government), the Barren County Fiscal Court - (County Government), the Glasgow Electric Plant Board, the Glasgow Water Company, Farmer's Rural Electric Cooperative Corporation and the Barren County School Board. BITS maintains a Geographic Information System for Barren County, Kentucky, with AutoCAD format drawings of the 499 square miles of Barren County.
Clark County GIS Consortium: The Clark County Geographic Information System (CCGIS) Consortium, formed in 1997, was organized to provide the Winchester and Clark County community with a computer-based tool for mapping, organizing information, and analyzing places and events. CCGIS was formed by three local governmental agencies: the City of Winchester, Clark County Property Administration Office, and Winchester Municipal Utilities.
Geographic Information Technology Association: The mission of the Geospatial Information Technology Association (GITA) is to provide excellence in education and information exchange on the use and benefits of geospatial information and technology in telecommunications, infrastructure and utility applications worldwide. The GITA web page contains a discussion of the distinction and similarities among AM/FM, CADD, SCADA, and GIS. This international professional organization hosts an annual conference, seminars and workshops.
Disclaimer
Return to PSC Home Page
Return to PSC GIS Data
Revised August 27, 2008