Kendall County GIS

The Kendall County Geographic Information Systems Department is continuing to work and make this site as helpful as possible. There are links to departmental applications as well as other helpful information. Please feel free to comment on the site using the link at the bottom of all pages.

GIS - a collection of computer hardware, software, and geographic data for capturing, managing, analyzing, and displaying all forms of geographically referenced information.

Definition from GIS.com.

 

The Kendall County GIS is currently a branch of the County's Technology Services Department. The role of the GIS Division is to coordinate and provide GIS services to Kendall County Departments, outside agencies, and the public, with responsibility in managing the hardware, software, data, maps, and interactive applications that encompass the entire GIS.

Many County Departments are benefiting from the tools provided utilizing GIS. A few current examples of how GIS is being implemented include: 

The Kendall County Forest Preserve - using GPS technology to plan and identify trails.

The Kendall County Health Department - mapping various types of well sites using GPS technology for accurate spatial representation.

The Kendall County Transportation Department - mapping sign inventory using GPS technology for accurate spatial representation.

Current and projected departments benefiting from GIS services include:

  • County Board
  • County Clerk
  • Supervisor of Assessments
  • Forest Preserve District
  • Health Department
  • Department of Transportation
  • Recorder of Deeds
  • Regional Superintendent of Schools
  • Sheriff's Office
  • KENCOM
  • Planning, Building and Zoning

 

Contact GIS:

GIS General Information: 630.553.4030
GIS email: kcgis@co.kendall.il.us
Fax: 630.882.8015

 

Kendall County GIS is located at:

111 W. Fox St.
Room #309
Yorkville, IL 60560