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The Development Department staff at Buckeye Hills maintains and operates an in-house 'data center' for our constituents in the region. While collecting and assembling data from state and federal sources such as the U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, and the Ohio Department of Development/ Office of Strategic Research, the staff also maintains data from local sources. Much of the data we collect is used for funding applications, academic research, and local decision making. Buckeye Hills also produces several publications which draw on federal, state, and local statistical information.

GIS/GPS Services Description
The development department staff at Buckeye Hills offers GIS and GPS services to our constituents in the region. These services include census mapping, public boundary mapping, as well as maps customized for nearly any need. The GIS staff at Buckeye Hills is able to utilize data from many sources throughout the state of Ohio such as ODNR, ODOT, various county engineers, USGS, and other bodies active in the district and in the state. Buckeye Hills also offers topographical maps, aerial imagery, and other standard or specialized mapping products. These specialized maps can be used to analyze statistics, understand trends, and to aid in the overall decision-making process of local leaders and stakeholders. Maps are available in digital or print format (up to 11“x 17“color). Buckeye Hills utilizes ESRI ArcGIS software (3.x, 8.x, 9.x) to produce, manage, and distribute maps and associated map data.

For highly specialized projects Buckeye Hills offers in-house GPS asset location services. Specialized data is captured using a Trimble Geo XT sub-meter handheld GPS unit and associated software. Examples of captured data for applications are; storm drains, fire hydrants, waterlines, valves, lift stations, project boundaries, height above MSL approximations, and others. This GPS data has been used to complete projects/ studies for FEMA, EPA, local Water and Soil Districts, local water companies, and fire departments.