GIS Mania

After reading about the looming insurance snafu in NOLA, I wondered if our properties were anywhere near a flood zone. I already knew they were not in one, but I wanted to make sure we were not across the street from a boundary. What I found was a pretty comprehensive source of information.

Google earth might be the place to get a virtual tour of anywhere on the planet, but for sheer resolution and zoom capability, the map section of the Maricopa County flood control district site is highly capable and interactive. Click on 100-year FEMA Floodplain Maps and you can zoom into resolution that makes a pool diving board clearly visible. Cool.