SCO releases Pronounce Wisconsin, an online pronouncing gazetteer of Wisconsin
December 13, 2012
Learn how to pronounce Weyauwega, Winneboujou, Nanaweyah Ominihekan, and hundreds of other Wisconsin place names.
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DNR Releases Statewide Mapping Application to Address Open Lands Question
October 31, 2012
Yesterday, in a press release, Governor Scott Walker announced the availability of a new statewide mapping application to help outdoor enthusiasts locate over a million acres of private land that is potentially available for public access under Wisconsin’s Managed Forest Law (MFL) tax status.
Study examines the effectiveness of online maps for community outreach
August 31, 2012
A recent study by the SCO examines the effectiveness of online maps for meeting community outreach goals.
New export option in SCO Finder applications
July 12, 2012
GPX format now available in ControlFinder and PLSSFinder.
SCO and UW-Eau Claire launch “virtual data integration” research project
May 4, 2012
The State Cartographer’s Office and UW-Eau Claire have launched a research project to examine the feasibility of producing an online multi-county parcel map viewer.
Mobile apps hot at Minnesota GIS/LIS conference
October 13, 2011
As if there was any doubt, mobile GIS is here to stay.
WHAIFinder project receives Governor’s award for innovation
July 13, 2011
The “Changing Landscapes of Wisconsin” project, under which the Wisconsin Historic Aerial Image Finder was developed, has been awarded the 2011 Governor’s Award for Archival Innovation.
SCO launches new versions of Finder applications
June 30, 2011
The Wisconsin State Cartographer’s Office recently launched new versions of its popular ControlFinder and PLSSFinder applications.
Madison firm to market geo-enabled health technology
April 21, 2011
A Madison firm is scheduled to release a GPS-enabled asthma inhaler that promises to improve understanding of disease triggers.
New UW project will develop a Wisconsin Coastal Atlas
January 7, 2010
The University of Wisconsin Sea Grant College Program is sponsoring a new project at UW-Madison that will develop a geospatial data portal for coastal areas in Wisconsin.