About GIS
   CIP Interactive Map
   Interactive Map 
   Interactive Map (old)
   Map Catalog
   Contacts
Welcome to Newport Beach GIS....

A Geographic Information System (GIS) combines the visual elements and features on a map with the ability to link characteristics about these features in databases. This relationship provides a means for GIS to locate, display, analyze, and model information. Generally, databases only tell us what descriptive information exists about an item. GIS expands our ability to depict where things occur and helps us infer why and how these things occur during an analysis. GIS applications enhance a government's capability to deliver mandated services.