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  • May

    Geographic Information Systems – much more than maps

    Baltimore District’s GIS Data Store organizes and stores many major base map layers such as roads, potential flooding, topography and aerial imagery. Baltimore District GIS experts are integrated within the district’s major divisions.
  • April

    GIS – much more than maps

    The handy technology used to create the colorful maps that lead you to view the tigers at the zoo or let you know how much snow you will receive during the next winter storm, also serves as a critical aspect in performing jobs and communicating more effectively with stakeholders. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District applies this same cutting-edge technology for a variety of initiatives, such as mapping stormwater infrastructure and runoff into the Chesapeake Bay, delineating floodplains and wetlands, and displaying the projects that fall within its various mission-area boundaries.
  • November

    Middle school students learn geographic technology

    Students from the Ed White Middle School saw up close what it is like to be part of a GIS team Nov.14 during GIS Day at the school led by employees from the Corps of Engineers Huntsville Center.