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1. What is “GIS” and where can I learn more about it?

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a suite of software and best practices for working with spatial data (data that have a location component). Using a GIS, we can visualize, question, analyze, and interpret data to understand relationships, patterns, and trends. These insights can help improve communication, efficiency, management, decision-making, and more. To learn more about GIS, you can start with this explanation from Esri or this article on GIS Lounge. You may also visit our Helpful Links page to connect with additional GIS resources in our region and beyond.

2. What are the GIS Submission Requirements?

For more information, please view the New Construction GIS Data Requirements.

3. How do I report errors from private web mapping services, such as Google Maps?

GIS Services is not responsible for reporting or correcting errors from private web mapping services such as Google Maps, Bing Maps and Yahoo Maps. It is the responsibility of the corresponding company (e.g. Google, Bing, Yahoo) to keep their maps updated. If you notice an error, you can report it through a feedback system. There is usually a link at the bottom of the web map called “Feedback”. Click on the link and follow the prompts to report the error you noticed.

4. Where can I find maps?

GIS services provides both printable maps and interactive maps. For more information on maps please visit our Maps and GIS page.

5. Is GIS data available to download?

Yes. GIS Services provides GIS data to download from our FTP site. Please visit our GIS Data page.

6. How can I contact the Bothell GIS Services team?

You may email any questions or feedback you have to GISRequest@bothellwa.gov or to Daryn Brown, GIS Supervisor (daryn.brown@bothellwa.gov)