Geographic Information Services

View the Currituck County GIS brochure.

Geographic Information Services (GIS) is a division of the Currituck County Information Technology Services (ITS) Department.

The primary purpose of the Geographic Information Services division is to maintain the County's Geographic Information System, a computer-assisted information system to collect, store, manipulate, and display spatial (geographic) data within the context of an organization, with the purpose of functioning as a decision support system.

In addition, the GIS division provides geographic data, mapping, and related services to County departments, citizens, internet users, private businesses, and various County boards, commissions, and committees.

Functions of Geographic Information Services (GIS)

Collects, creates, and maintains geographic data in a digital format for use by County departments
Provides mapping services and technical support to all County departments
Creates maps and/or display graphics for various County-sponsored projects
Provides software and training to County employees on the use of geographic data as a decision-making tool
Provides geographic data to the public through pre-made products such as compact disks or hard-copy maps
Manages various projects for the collection or procurement of geographic data
Maintains the computer system and all ancillary hardware such as plotters, scanners, printers, Global Positioning System (GPS) unit, etc.

GIS Does Not

Perform land surveys
Make flood zone determinations

Geographic Information Services Order Form

To order GIS Data or Color Digital Orthophotography CDs use the GIS Product Order Form.

The Color Digital Orthophotography CD shows Currituck County from a "birds' eye view..." You can now purchase a CD containing color aerial photography for Currituck County and the software to view the images.

The GIS Data CD contains some of the most requested datasets including parcels, streets,
flood hazard zones, soils, wetlands, etc.

Contact Information

Harry P. Lee, GISP
GIS Coordinator
P.O. Box 9
Currituck, NC 27929
Phone: 252.232.2034, ext. 4039
Fax: 252.232.3568
E-mail: hlee@co.currituck.nc.us

Lucy Cardwell, GISP
GIS Specialist - Land Records
P.O. Box 9
Currituck, NC 27929
Phone: 252.232.2034, ext. 4038
Fax: 252.232.3568
E-mail: lcardwell@co.currituck.nc.us