In October 2000, MaPS, Inc. began Phase 1 – GPS mapping of the road network.  MaPS, Inc. then subcontracted the structure mapping to Independent Inspection Co. of Havre, MT who conducted an initial GPS field verification/data collection sweep, mapping obvious and accessible structures.  MaPS, Inc. followed up that initial effort with a more in-depth field review, mapping more remote structures and private lanes/subdivisions.  MaPS, Inc. ultimately captured over 1,550 miles of roads and mapped over 7,000 structures including those structures in 3 incorporated cities and 11 unincorporated communities, as well as a large portion of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Indian Reservation.  MaPS, Inc. completed the Postal Coordination and Address Notification tasks of the project and the Telephone Company Coordination.  The County went “live” with their E-911 System on June 7, 2006, using Bullberry System Inc.'s R³Dispatch software based on MaPS, Inc.’s GIS data.  Their ALI data is provided via CenturyTel’s 9-1-1 telephone network.

The County is currently handling the assignment of new physical addresses using the GIS and MaPS, Inc. recently provided training on mapping maintenance of new construction (and GIS integration).  MaPS, Inc. is working on an upgrade/update to their large-scale wall maps and detailed emergency services atlases and is also providing ongoing consulting/tech support and specialty map products/data as requested/needed.  For instance, MaPS, Inc. prepared a detailed Sign Survey – atlases and a database – outlining what signs were needed (public and private roads) at over 1,300 intersections.  The County recently oversaw a local contractor’s installation of intersection signs County-wide.

Contact information:

Dan Miles, County Planner
(406) 827-6911
dmiles@metnet.mt.gov

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