MaPS, Inc. completed Pondera County ’s E-911 & GPS/GIS System in April 2004.  Starting in June 2000, MaPS, Inc. conducted a 100% GPS field verification/data collection effort, mapping the County’s entire road network (nearly 1,700 miles of roads), road features (e.g. bridges, cattle guards, mile markers, etc.) and nearly 3,300 structures in 2 incorporated and 3 unincorporated communities, including a portion of the Blackfoot Indian Reservation in the Valier and Dupuyer telephone exchange areas (9-1-1 calls from this area, including those from tribal members, ring to Conrad vs. Browning).

The County went “live” with E-911 using LogiSYS’ FirstCall CAD system based on MaPS, Inc.’s GIS data. Their initial E-911 Database Provider was Qwest/Intrado, but the County recently switched to CenturyTel for their 9-1-1 database.  The County DES Coordinator’s office is responsible for the addressing of new structures and MaPS, Inc. is providing ongoing GPS/GIS maintenance mapping of new structures and roads and maintenance of the E-911 System.  MaPS, Inc. is also providing ongoing consulting/tech support and training as requested/needed. Map products, including large-scale color wall maps and black/white atlases, are currently being upgraded/updated.

Contact information:

LeAnn Hermance, Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator
(406) 271-4040
pondes@3rivers.net

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