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County ‘iMap’ named best online interactive map in state
SKAGIT COUNTY – Those who take advantage of the popular iMap application on the Skagit County government website now share the distinction of utilizing the best online interactive map in Washington State.
Voters at the May 12-14 meeting of the Washington State Chapter of URISA (a geographic information systems organization) named the custom Skagit County iMap as “Best Online Interactive Map,” with consideration of criteria including “clear, effective design.”
iMap, which was released in its second version last January 28, was created primarily by Janice Baird, Brian Young and John Holmes of the Skagit County GIS and IS departments.
“There is always tough competition this category,” said Skagit County GIS Manager Geoffrey Almvig, “but we managed to receive first place, which is a great honor. This new iMap release was a complete rewrite of the original application and took about a year to complete. It is gratifying to have the quality of the product acknowledged by our peers in the industry.”
The Washington State Chapter of URISA is a non-profit association of GIS professionals using geospatial technology to solve problems in state, regional and local government. Other areas in which members use technology for problem solving include planning, transportation, public works, the environment, emergency services and utilities.
This year more than 300 GIS professionals attended the conference at the Greater Tacoma Convention and Trade Center.
Experience the award-winning iMap online application here.