February 1, 2010
DRAFT FLOODPLAIN MAPPING UPDATE
Updated floodplain delineations for Honey Creek are now available for viewing via the Interactive Mapping Service. This floodplain mapping update extends from the Menomonee River in Wauwatosa to I-94 in Milwaukee, and from W. Arthur Avenue in West Allis to W. Edgerton Avenue in Greenfield. For instructions on viewing draft floodplain mapping, and to read related documents regarding updated floodplain delineations, follow the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link at the top of this page.
January 27, 2010
FORECLOSURE INFORMATION
A map showing the distribution of the top 5 plaintiffs that purchased foreclosed properties via Sheriff's sale during calendar year 2009 may be viewed by following the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link above.
January 18, 2010
PLATS OF SURVEY UPDATE
Plats of survey covering the project's remaining portion of Milwaukee County (Sections 4 through 34, T8R22) are now available online. This completes a significant portion of the Plat of Survey project that was begun in July 2009, including the scanning and indexing of nearly 80,000 documents. The remainder of the project will address miscellaneous plats of survey covering various areas of the county, including nearly 8,000 documents located in the Register of Deeds Office. Going forward, the bulk of these documents will be scanned and made available online through February, along with any new documents received.
January 8, 2010
FORECLOSURE INFORMATION NOW AVAIABLE
The Milwaukee County Land Information Office will be making foreclosure information available online. This information is derived from Sheriff's sales data provided by the Milwaukee Co. Sheriff's Office. Currently, a map that compares assessed values with Sheriff's sales prices for recently foreclosed properties may be viewed by following the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link above. In the near future, properties scheduled for Sheriff's sale will be added to the Interactive Mapping Service. This, and other additions, will be announced here as they become available.
January 4, 2010
PLATS OF SURVEY UPDATE
Additional plats of survey are now available for access via the Interactive Mapping Service. To view a map that shows where plats are available, and to review instructions for accessing plat of survey PDFs, follow the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link above.
December 21, 2009
PLATS OF SURVEY UPDATE
Additional plats of survey are now available for access via the Interactive Mapping Service. To view a map that shows where plats are available, and to review instructions for accessing plat of survey PDFs, follow the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link above.
December 15, 2009
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Milwaukee County will conduct a public hearing on January 5, 2010 regarding its recent application for Community Development Block Grant Emergency Assistance Program funding for floodplain mapping improvements. Follow the "MCLIO Announcements" link at the top of this page for more details.
December 11, 2009
PLATS OF SURVEY UPDATE
Additional plats of survey are now available for access via the Interactive Mapping Service. To view a map that shows where plats are available, and to review instructions for accessing plat of survey PDFs, follow the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link above.
December 10, 2009
ONLINE ACCESS TO SURVEY CONTROL DOCUMENTS
To view instructions for accessing survey control documents via the Interactive Mapping Service, follow the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link at the top of this page.
December 7, 2009
PLATS OF SURVEY UPDATE
Additional plats of survey are now available for access via the Interactive Mapping Service. To view a map that shows where plats are available, and to review instructions for accessing plat of survey PDFs, follow the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link above.
December 4, 2009
MCLIO ANNOUNCEMENTS PAGE ADDED
Follow the new "MCLIO Announcements" link above for additional details about land information-related notices & events mentioned here, and to view related documents and links.
CDBG GRANT APPLICATION
The MCLIO recently applied for Flood Disaster relief funding to be used for Floodplain Mapping improvements. For more details, and to view a copy of the grant application, follow the "MCLIO Announcements" link above.
November 30, 2009
CSM DOCUMENTS ACCESSIBLE VIA THE INTERACTIVE MAPPING SERVICE
Certified Survey Maps (CSMs) are now available via the Interactive Mapping Service. To read instructions for accessing CSM PDFs, and to view a map showing the status of the project, follow the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link above.
November 27, 2009
"DOCUMENT LINKS" GROUP LAYER
The "Plat of Survey" layer has been moved from the "MAP LAYERS" group to the "DOCUMENT LINKS" group. Layers with features that are hyperlinked to external reference documents (plats of survey, CSMs, survey corners, and others to be added in the future) are located in the "DOCUMENT LINKS" group in the layer list.
PLATS OF SURVEY UPDATE
Additional plats of survey are now available for access via the Interactive Mapping Service. To view a map that shows where plats are available, and to review updated instructions for accessing plat of survey PDFs, follow the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link above.
November 23, 2009
2009 FOX POINT IMAGERY ADDED
High-resolution orthophotography of the Village of Fox Point, captured in April 2009, has been added to site. Users may view this imagery, along with 2009 imagery covering Glendale, by selecting the "2009 (High Res) GLNDL FXPNT" layer in the "AERIAL PHOTOS" group.
AERIAL PHOTO GROUP LAYER IS NO LONGER ON BY DEFAULT
Users may notice that a background aerial photo no longer appears in the main map window. Previously, the 2007 imagery was displayed by default; now, the "AERIAL PHOTOS" group in the Layer List is turned off by default. To display an aerial photo in your map, open the "AERIAL PHOTOS" group by clicking on the group name, then click on the check box located to the right of the layer you wish to display.
November 19, 2009
Additional plats of survey are now available for access via the Interactive Mapping Service. To view a map that shows which portions of the county are currently covered, and to review instructions for accessing plat of survey PDFs, follow the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link above.
November 17, 2009
High-resolution orthophotography covering the City of Glendale has been added to the "AERIAL PHOTOS" group in the Layer List. This imagery was captured in April 2009.
November 9, 2009
Additional plats of survey are now available for online access. To view a map showing which areas are covered, as well as instructions for accessing plat of survey PDFs, follow the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link above.
November 3, 2009
An updated tutorial that includes recently introduced enhancements is now available. To access this document, follow the "Interactive Mapping Tutorial" link above.
October 29, 2009
The latest version of the Interactive Mapping Service will be made available later today. As always, if you encounter a technical problem or have a question, please do not hesitate to contact us by clicking on the "Submit Feedback" link above.
Release Highlights: Pictometry Image Navigator (PIN) Upgrade
Enhancements to the Pictometry Image Navigator (PIN) now allow both Secure and Public viewer users to access oblique imagery, functionality that was previously exclusive to Secure viewer users. In addition to enhanced synchronization between the PIN viewer and the main map window, users may now expand the PIN viewer to fill their entire main window. Also, users may export a selected portion of the oblique image to .png, .jpg, or .gif image formats. Details about these and other enhancements will be covered in the next version of the Interactive Mapping Tutorial.
October 9, 2009
1) The Milwaukee Co. Land Information Office announces the addition of the following enhancements to the current version of the Interactive Mapping Service:
- Online Access to Plats of Survey: Users of both the Public and Secure Viewers may now access survey plat documents online. Areas are being added as we work from south to north; all existing plat documents will be available online by the end of the year. To view a map showing project status and to read instructions for accessing a plat of survey, follow the "MCLIO Land Records Access" link at the top of this page.
- Utilities Layers (Secure Viewer Only): A Utilities group has been added to the Secure Viewer’s Layer List, allowing users to add features from electric, gas, sewer, and communications layers to their maps.
2) The next release of the Interactive Mapping Service is expected soon. The availability of the new release, as well as that of an updated tutorial, will be announced here. As was the case with the previous update, most of the site’s appearance and tools will be similiar but will include some new enhancements, including the following changes to the Pictometry Image Navigator:
- Users of the Public Viewer will soon be able to view and work with oblique imagery using the functionality that is currently available only to Secure Viewer users, with the exception of the measurement tools. For more information about viewing oblique imagery, consult section 3h of the Interactive Mapping Tutorial by following the link at the top of this page.
- Upcoming enhancements will allow both Secure and Public Viewer users to expand the oblique image viewer to fill the entire map window and to export a portion of an oblique image. Details about these and other enhancements will be covered in detail in the upcoming revision of the Interactive Mapping Tutorial.
August 27, 2009
An updated tutorial that includes recently introduced tools is now available. To access this document, follow the "Interactive Mapping Tutorial" link above.
August 18, 2009
The latest version of the Interactive Mapping Service has been released. Bugs experienced with the site have been worked out, but if you encounter an issue or have a question, please do not hesitate to contact us by clicking on the "Submit Feedback" link above. Updated help documentation that highlights the newest tools and features will be available soon. It will replace the currently available documentation, which may be accessed by clicking on the "Interactive Mapping Tutorial" link above.
July 22, 2009
We are preparing to roll out the latest version of the Interactive Mapping Service by the end of July. As was the case with the previous update, the site’s appearance and tools will remain familiar, but will include these enhancements:
- Swipe Layer: This new feature, a “layer action” that is accessible by left-clicking on an underlined layer’s name in the layer list, allows users to swipe (or roll out of view) a layer to reveal the layer that lies underneath.
- Find Tool: One of two new tools in the new version’s Search toolbar, the Find Tool allows users to quickly locate, select, and zoom to features by searching for a value in one of the layer’s attribute fields. Initially, users will be able to find features within the Parks, CSM and Subdivision layers based on a Name attribute, with more layers to be added as time progresses.
- Query Tool: The new Query Tool, which will be located in the new version’s Search Toolbar, allows users to locate, select, and zoom to features based on values found in a layer’s attribute table, much like the new Find Tool. However, the Query Tool offers a more sophisticated approach to searching for features based on attributes; users can refine their searches through complex query statements constructed using a range of available search operators. Initially, the Parks, CSM and Subdivision layers will be searchable using the Query Tool, with more layers to be added as time progresses.
- Bug Fixes: 1) Pictometry Shift (Secure Viewer users only) - A glitch that caused a sizeable offset between the location of a parcel identified in the main map window and its location in the Pictometry window has been overcome in the upcoming version of the Interactive Mapping Service. 2) Data Extract Capability (Secure Viewer users only) - Previous versions of the Interactive Mapping Service contained an error that prevented the extraction of GIS data; this issue has been overcome in the upcoming version. Features added to a selection set using the selection, search, find, query, or identify tools may now be exported into geodatabase or shapefile data formats using the “Extract Data” function in the Selection Result panel.
- Cadastral Data Update: Updated countywide cadastral data is now available in the current version of the site. This data includes the latest Suburban and City of Milwaukee data, which is up-to-date as of the end of May, 2009.
For more information about all currently-enabled tools and features, be sure to consult the Interactive Mapping Service tutorial .
June 12, 2009
The latest version of the Interactive Mapping Service has been released. The biggest change is the integration of oblique imagery in the Secure website; users may now view and work with oblique imagery via the new Pictometry toolbar. Layers are now grouped in folders, allowing layers to be turned on and off as groups. Also, additional functionality & enhanced reporting related to parcel selection have been added. These enhancements include downloadable mailing labels, Parcel Report, and a link to a selected parcel's location in Google Maps that is launched from the detailed selection report. To learn more about these and other capabilities, consult the Interactive Mapping Service tutorial.
May 21, 2009
Milwaukee County's Interactive Mapping Service website has been available for just over two months and much progress has been made during that short time. So far, the site has been very well received. Although there have been a few glitches (especially earlier in its development), the service has remained continuously available and remarkably stable. We’ve added a few new features such as Historical Aerial imagery layers, along with updates and improvements related to property data display and content.
What’s in store: we are preparing for a major software upgrade which will enhance a few existing features, as well as add several new capabilities. The functionality changes will be subtle for the most part, and since most users have barely scratched the surface of what the current application offers, it’s unlikely that there will be a noticeable difference. What will be noticeable, though, is the integration of oblique imagery in both the Public and Secure websites. This will allow users to view and work with oblique imagery using Pictometry Image Navigation. Look for this to be available near the end of June, 2009.
On April 22, 2009, The Milwaukee County Land Information Office held its GIS Open House - we would like to thank all who helped make it a success. Click here to view photos from the event.
Welcome to the Milwaukee County Land Information Office's Interactive Mapping Service, an online GIS/mapping interface designed to support a range of everyday user requirements, from casual map viewing to land information gathering. Extensible enough to serve as a resource for land information professionals, yet designed with an audience of non-expert users in mind, this service provides access to a variety of useful tools and extensive geographic information.
COMPREHENSIVE COUNTYWIDE PROPERTY INFORMATION ON YOUR DESKTOP
The service is focused on allowing users to view and download mapped real property data. This data is collected, maintained, and organized by the Milwaukee County Land Information Office in support of the Milwaukee County Automated Mapping and Land Information System (MCAMLIS) Project. The Interactive Mapping Service is funded through fees collected by the Milwaukee County Register of Deeds Office as authorized by the State of Wisconsin.
ACCESS TO EXTENSIVE GEOGRAPHIC DATA & ADVANCED WEB GIS TOOLS
As you browse the service, you will find an array of countywide cadastral, topographic & planimetric data, orthophotography, and other general reference data layers. Tools for navigation, selection, and searching allow users to quickly locate properties, then access and export detailed property information. Print tools allow users to export maps of their areas of interest. Links to external documents are also available, including plats of survey, CSMs, and survey control records. To get started, visit the tutorial link at the top of the page to learn the basics of internet GIS, to work through training exercises that teach practical applications of the tools offered in the service, or anytime you are unsure about a tool or task.
TAILORED TO MEET YOUR NEEDS WITH EXTENSIVE HELP AND DOCUMENTATION
I hope you will find the information and tools useful and of sufficient quality to meet your needs. At the top of this page we have included a link to a Frequently Asked Questions page, as well as a means to submit feedback - please feel free to contribute to the ongoing improvement of this service by sharing your questions and comments, or to report an issue.
William "Bill" Shaw
Milwaukee County Land Information Office
MCAMLIS Project Manager