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Cecil Dept. of Planning GIS Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Cecil County Department of Planning and Zoning has a helpful product for researchers, \u201cCecil Maps.\u201d<\/a>\u00a0 This highly interactive geographic information system enables those searching for local \u00a0information to access an array of county maps via the Internet.<\/p>\n

Users are able to view aerial and topographic maps, property ownership information, environmental features, the locations of various forms of infrastructure, and a wide variety of other data elements from county departments, including planning and zoning, water and wastewater, and emergency services.<\/p>\n

A number of helpful measurement tools, data searches, and links to other information are also available.<\/p>\n

Because of the wealth of interactive options\u00a0on the web portal,\u00a0it takes a little time to get oriented to the potential for this tool, but here are a few things to look for:<\/p>\n

Serialized aerials and base maps, beginning in 2005, are available.\u00a0 The products were updated\u00a0in\u00a02008, 2010, and 2013.\u00a0 With these you are able to see property and building lines and measure distances and area.\u00a0 In a dialogue box on the left side of the screen, the user is able to select many options.\u00a0 The parcels\u00a0and lots link in to the Maryland Department of Assessments and Taxation, where you are able to view the real property assessments.<\/p>\n

This online information\u00a0helps with a variety of investigations, including old house research and in locating\u00a0historical properties as there are base and aerial products to work with.\u00a0 I also find serialized\u00a0maps helpful to\u00a0observe the changes that are taking place on the land and in the communities.<\/p>\n

When doing a historical investigation on a property, you always need the property and buildings lines, and those are presented in an attractive, easy to read format.\u00a0 You are also able to measure distance to help with plotting out points for your maps.<\/p>\n

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Be sure to use the tool bar located on top of the screen to acquire information and measure distances. This map measures the distance between the old lockup and the police department.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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North East Map pointing to old Jail, which shows ownership information in a pop-up dialogue box and in the sidebar to the left.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
\"Aerial<\/a>
Aerial Map from 2005 for Port Herman<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\"close<\/a><\/p>\n

The next time you need Cecil County maps check out this excellent product.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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