About Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

At the NDSDC, we have the capability of producing a variety of GIS-related applications in our work with local and state government, public interest groups, and private companies. Through access to a broad range of databases, the NDSDC is able to employ the use of GIS tools in our research efforts, data analysis, and consulting.

Discussion

• GIS.com: What is GIS?
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• GIS Lounge: What is GIS?
• North Dakota GIS Website

NDSDC Examples of GIS Products: Maps and Analysis

• Population Examples
  • Figure 2. Percent Change in Total Population for the U.S. by County: 1990 to 2000 (source)
  • Figure 3. Population Growth Patterns in the Great Plains States by County: 1950 to 2000 (source)
  • Figure 7. Persons 65 Years and Older as a Percent of Total Population in the U.S. by County: 2000 (source)
  • Figure 10. Percent Change in Persons Ages 0 to 17 for the U.S. by County: 1990 to 2000 (source)
  • Figure 20. Percent Change in Family Households for the Great Plains States by County: 1980 to 2000 (source)
  • Figure 2. Change in Population for North Dakota Counties: July 1, 2002 to July 1, 2003 (source)
• Economic Examples
  • Figure 2. Change in Number of Farms and Average Farm Size in North Dakota by County: 1997 to 2002 (source)
  • Figure 2. Per Capita Federal Government Expenditures to North Dakota by County: 2003 (source)
  • Figure 2. Multiple Job Holders as a Percent of Total Employment by States: 2003 (source)
  • Map A. Net Movement of Aggregate Adjusted Taxable Income Due to Migration for North Dakota by County: 1998-99 to 2000-01 (source)
  • Figure 23. Income Movement Patterns as a Result of Migration in the Great Plains States by County: 1993-94 to 1998-99 (source)