Maps & Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

About GIS

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) is responsible for creating and coordinating the City’s geographic resources such as aerial imagery and geographic data for internal use and public viewing. The City of Columbia continues to develop and integrate new sources of geospatial information and acquire high quality digital aerial photography.

GIS strives to integrate geographic information available from City, County, State and Federal sources for public use and mapping.

Map, data, and project resources

Below are map, data, and project resources available through GIS and links to other City maps and resources:

City View: Explore the city through an interactive map.

Community Dashboard: Find and view current information about planning cases and special events.

GIS Data Hub: Searchable directory to locate interactive web maps, pdf maps, data feeds, data files, and other resources.

The City of Columbia has a history of GIS use and inter-agency cooperation in geospatial resource development. This includes serving as a test site for the U.S. Census Bureau “TIGER” file in 1988 and partnering with Boone County GIS and Boone Electric Cooperative in the Shared GIS Consortium. The City of Columbia GIS also collaborates and contracts with the University of Missouri on projects through the Geographic Resources Center (GRC),  the MU Spatial Data Information Service (MSDIS), the Missouri GIS Action Council (MGISAC), and the Center for Applied Research and Environmental Systems (CARES). We strive to integrate geospatial information from City, County, State, and Federal sources for public use and mapping.

Sources for external Maps, Data, and Information

For additional information or questions, contact GIS using the methods below, including submitting a GovQA request, in which responses are directed by the Missouri Sunshine Law.

Request data or prints

The Columbia GIS Department offers a series of prints and data upon request.

Information on pricing and what is available can be found at GIS and Digital Data Price List webpage. Record Requests linked on this page will give you the ability to request specific data from the services provided.

Please send all inquiries for GIS Data, Planemetrics, Maps, etc at the GovQA Website