Geographic Information System (GIS)

What is GIS?

A geographic information system (GIS) is a system for capturing, storing, analyzing and managing data and associated attributes which are spatially referenced to the earth. In the strictest sense, it is a computer system capable of integrating, storing, editing, analyzing, sharing, and displaying geographically-referenced information. In a more generic sense, GIS is a tool that allows users to create interactive queries (user created searches), analyze the spatial information, edit data, maps, and present the results of all these operations.

GIS for Human Services

The Data Office offers GIS services to any Local Department of Social Services or DHS Central Office or Administration. We will be happy to discuss ideas or projects you might have.

Maps available for download and print:

• Maryland Regions
• Maryland Local Departments of Social Services
• MD Unemployment Rate Map July 2024
• MD Unemployment Rate Map June 2024
• MD Unemployment Rate Map May 2024
• MD Unemployment Rate Map April 2024
• MD Unemployment Rate Map March 2024
• MD Unemployment Rate Map February 2024
• MD Unemployment Rate Map January 2024
• MD Unemployment Rate Map December 2023
• MD Unemployment Rate Map November 2023
• MD Unemployment Rate Map October 2023
• MD Unemployment Rate Map September 2023
• MD Unemployment Rate Map August 2023
• MD Unemployment Rate Map July 2023

Interactive Maps