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Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Department

The GIS Department is responsible for creating, maintaining, analyzing and distributing the County's geographic base data.  The primary function of the Department is to support County operations.  The GIS Coordinator reports to the County Administrator.

Phone number: (970) 369-5470

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Phone: (970) 369-5470
Fax: (970) 728-3718
General Email:  heatherw@sanmiguelcounty.org

Business Hours: 
Monday - Thursday, 9 am - 4pm

Address:
Miramonte Building
333 W. Colorado Ave, 2nd Floor
PO Box 1170
Telluride, CO 81435


Staff:
Heather Widlund, GIS Coordinator

Staff emails:
heatherw@sanmiguelcounty.org

webMap exit
Interactive mapping website

Visit webMap, the County's interactive website, to learn more about the County. Overlay property information, topographic maps, aerial photos, roads, wildlife and more!


doc webMap How-To
Learn how to use all the tools available in the mapping website with this handy manual.

doc How to create a public noticing list using webMap - instructions


Classes
Free two-hour classes will teach you how to fully use the capabilities of the webMap program, with hands on training. Classes take place on the second floor of the Miramonte Building (west of the courthouse) in the Commissioners meeting room, and laptops are provided. Small class sizes mean signing up early!

There are no classes currently scheduled. Please call or email to get on the list for the next set.

Pre-made maps in Adobe Reader format.

new Road Atlas Maps

doc Overview Maps
doc Zoom Maps
doc Town Maps (Mountain Village, Telluride, Norwood, Ophir, Rico)
doc Street Name Index (Lists which streets are found on which maps)


Other Maps

doc East End Overview Map - roads, subdivisions, land ownership
doc Wrights Mesa/Lone Cone Overview Map
doc West End Overview Map
doc East End Subdivisions Relief Map
doc Norwood - East End Subdivisions Map
doc Commissioner Districts Map
doc R1 School District Map
doc Gunnison Sage Grouse Habitat Map
doc Town of Telluride Information Map
doc Voting Precincts Map
doc Zoning Map

Assessor Maps
Large Township/Range, Section and Quarter Section maps in Adobe Reader format. Please contact the GIS Department to obtain files.


PLEASE NOTE: This information is a product of the San Miguel County GIS Department and is intended for the display of relative positions and locations only.  Users of this information agree that no assertion or warranty of any kind has been made by San Miguel County as to its accuracy.

PLEASE NOTE: This information is a product of the San Miguel County GIS Department and is intended for the display of relative positions and locations only.  Users of this information agree that no assertion or warranty of any kind has been made by San Miguel County as to its accuracy.

Datasets are available for download in ESRI shapefile format. All files are zipped.

zip Parcels
zip Roads
zip Fire District Boundaries
zip School District Boundaries
zip County Zoning
zip Voting Precincts
zip Place Names
zip Subdivisions
zip Lakes
zip Streams
zip Soil Types - covers only the West End of the County
zip Town Boundaries

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a map of the County?
It depends on what kind of map you are looking for. For most people, the interactive mapping website, webMap exit, meets their needs. Several pre-made maps are available on the Maps tab of the GIS web page. Time permitting, the GIS Department can also make custom maps for $60/hour, minimum charge $15. Paper copies of D size sheets are $5 each.

How can I get property information on a map?
Property information, including owner names and lot numbers, is available as a layer on webMap. You can use label tools to label owner names, lot numbers, acreage, address numbers and more.

What maps are available for download?
See the Maps tab on the GIS web page. County road maps, assessor maps, zoning maps and more are available in zoom-able, downloadable Adobe Reader *.pdf files. You can also download and save maps created on webMap.

How accurate are the GIS data?
The accuracy of the GIS data varies with each dataset. Some are accurate to within 20 feet, others to within 100 feet. The data should not be relied upon for any purpose except as general guidance. GIS data are in no way survey accurate! In order to get an official, survey accurate map, you must hire a licensed surveyor.