Updated GIS imagery for Frontenac County

County of Frontenac | Jun 04, 2015

Frontenac County’s online mapping website, www.FrontenacMaps.ca, has been updated with new 2014 imagery that can be viewed down to a scale of 1:250.

“This project is another great example of collaboration between the county and townships. The county acquired the imagery for its own use and on behalf of the member townships,” says Denis Doyle, warden of Frontenac County. “We are realizing just how critically important and useful GIS is in helping us making well-informed decisions across our region; not just for land-use planning, but concerning economic development, and social services as well.”

The imagery was processed into a cached web map service for improved performance. This caching process makes the imagery very user friendly and allows for quick rendering. Ultimately, this update means the end user will be better equipped to make informed decisions.

Flown by Fugro Geospatial in April, 2014, the new imagery is the product of a partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (OMNRF) and other municipalities, agencies and private sector participants.

Two other new additions to the website allow users to explore cycling routes in South Frontenac Township, and historical locations throughout the county that will open their doors on June 13 in celebration of the county’s 150th anniversary: South Frontenac Rides at www.FrontenacMaps.ca/SFCycling and Doors Open at www.FrontenacMaps.ca/DoorsOpen.