In recent years, a significant challenge for cities and municipalities has been transitioning from paper records to digital formats. Decades’ worth of municipal records, property maps, and land surveys often existed solely in physical form, making access and updates difficult. Digitizing this information is no small task for organizations, requiring precision, methodology, and expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Thankfully, Meridian Surveys is here to help. We specialize in the collation and digitization of GIS mapping services to make this transition seamless. By helping municipalities and other organizations convert their paper records into a comprehensive digital format, our partners gain access to our system for an efficient, organized, and easily accessible database of critical land data documentation. Curious about our process? Keep reading to learn more!
Why Choose Meridian Surveys for GIS Mapping Services?
Civil offices rely on GIS data for urban planning, property management, and infrastructure development. Meridian provides them with an experienced team capable of handling large-scale digitization projects without compromising accuracy or security. With decades of experience in GIS mapping and data archiving, here’s why Meridian should be your top choice for surveyors:
1. Overcoming the Challenges of Paper Records
Paper records are often decades old, fragile, and difficult to organize; they fade, tear, or become illegible over time. Meridian guarantees these documents are carefully extracted and preserved into accurate GIS records, protecting historical information and reducing the risk of data loss.
2. High-Quality Data Extraction and Indexing
A GIS database is only as good as its data. That’s why Meridian Surveys uses advanced scanning and indexing methods to capture every data point accurately. Our approach ensures that digital records are complete, accessible, and correctly formatted for GIS applications.
3. Scalable to Handle Large Data Volumes
City offices often have thousands of documents that need GIS digitization. Meridian can handle high-volume projects efficiently, facilitating a smooth transition from paper to digital without disrupting civic operations. No matter what, our team can scale the process to meet your needs.
4. Expertise in Metadata Management
GIS mapping isn’t just about scanning documents— it’s about making them usable. Meridian ensures all data is properly categorized with metadata, allowing easy searching, sorting, and retrieval so your team can quickly locate necessary information without hours of searching.
5. Accuracy and Quality Control of Import
Digitized GIS data must be precise, as it informs zoning, property boundaries, and planning decisions. Meridian Surveys implements rigorous quality control to verify that imported data matches original records; this accuracy allows municipalities to have easy, reliable GIS data.
6. Secure, Concise, and Confidential
Municipal data contains sensitive information, including land ownership details, infrastructure plans, and zoning maps. Meridian prioritizes data security to protect your GIS data against unauthorized access, ensuring only authorized users can access these private digitized records.
7. Operations Training and Workflow Support
GIS digitization is only beneficial if the new data is easier to use than before; Meridian provides training solutions to help municipal staff understand and manage their new GIS systems efficiently, empower teams to utilize their digital records fully and ensure a smooth transition.
Future-Proof Your Municipal GIS Data with Meridian Surveys
For cities and municipalities needing to modernize their paper land surveying records into digital GIS services, Meridian Surveys offers a professional, secure, accurate, and usable solution to the question of “where do we even start?!” Their expertise in GIS mapping services ensures that historical land data is preserved while making it more accessible and useful for future planning.
If your civic organization is considering a GIS digitization project, trust Meridian to handle your records with precision, efficacy, and insight that’ll futureproof your processes. Visit our website or contact our team today to let us help bring your GIS maps into the 21st century.