Center for GIS at Towson University

Center for GIS at Towson University Empowering Maryland’s geospatial community for over 25 years.

The Towson University Center for GIS (CGIS) makes GIS technology accessible and relevant to government, business, and non-profit organizations across Greater Baltimore and throughout the region. The Towson University Center for GIS (CGIS) empowers government, business, and non-profit sectors by making GIS technology accessible through innovative geospatial solutions, including geospatial data development and analysis, application design and development, GIS integration, and GIS training.

Earlier this year, we began a partnership with the Baltimore County Arts Guild to develop a public database that offers ...
05/28/2025

Earlier this year, we began a partnership with the Baltimore County Arts Guild to develop a public database that offers viewers an educational tool, providing them with images and text descriptions for locations, along with their addresses.

“This partnership with TU’s Center for GIS has been a game-changer for the Baltimore County Arts Guild. Not only has the support grant allowed us to create an invaluable public arts database, but it also saved us critical resources that we can now direct toward growing our arts community,” said Monica Herber, executive director of the Baltimore County Arts Guild.

Read more about this impactful partnership.

Developed by the Center for GIS at Towson University, the Catonsville Arts District’s Public Arts Map explores the arts and brings the arts community to life through interactive maps.

New Light Technologies is gearing up for DMV GIS Day 2024. To learn more about this exciting event, "Celebrating The Geo...
10/28/2024

New Light Technologies is gearing up for DMV GIS Day 2024. To learn more about this exciting event, "Celebrating The Geospatial Innovation Journey in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia", head over to

Join us at DMV GIS Day 2024, a virtual event celebrating geospatial innovation in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia region.

Come learn how you can connect with the Center for GIS at Towson University and other groups from TU. Join us on May 11 ...
05/02/2023

Come learn how you can connect with the Center for GIS at Towson University and other groups from TU. Join us on May 11 from 3-4:30 at StarTUp at the Armory in downtown Towson!

Towson University is committed to engaging with local businesses, organizations, and nonprofits to spur economic development and create positive community impacts.

There are many ways to engage with TU. However, accessing campus resources may seem daunting. That’s why we’re inviting you to our first Tap into TU—a chance to network and explore ways to tap into university resources.

https://buff.ly/3J7SXB4

We recently collaborated with TU Foodshare!
05/02/2023

We recently collaborated with TU Foodshare!

TU Center for GIS and TU Foodshare have created an interactive food map connecting both the TU and TUNE community to food assistance options to help mitigate food insecurity students may face.

08/18/2021

Today marks the 101st anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment, granting women the right to vote. We worked with the National Park Service on the Suffrage Stories Project, which highlights the struggle for women’s rights and connects suffragists with NPS sites across the nation. Have a look!

Story map for showcasing stories of suffrage and exploring suffrage correspondence connections.

The Environmental Public Health Tracking portal brings health information together with environmental and demographic da...
05/27/2021

The Environmental Public Health Tracking portal brings health information together with environmental and demographic data to help people investigate and understand issues in their community and help decision-makers disseminate information, evaluate policies, and examine public health trends.

The Towson University Center for GIS is collaborating with the MD Dept. of Health to redevelop the Environmental Public Health Tracking portal.

With 75 state parks available to visit, it’s no surprise that Maryland welcomed nearly 15 million visitors in 2019, and ...
05/04/2021

With 75 state parks available to visit, it’s no surprise that Maryland welcomed nearly 15 million visitors in 2019, and increased to a record-shattering 21.5 million visitors in 2020.

After two back-to-back years of record-setting attendance, Maryland’s recreational attractions are ready to welcome visitors back to the parks this spring.

New users of ArcGIS Online can assemble simple maps and web apps, as well as easily manage the data that powers those ma...
05/03/2021

New users of ArcGIS Online can assemble simple maps and web apps, as well as easily manage the data that powers those maps and apps. Here are tips and tricks to get you started.

Creating maps in ArcGIS Online is a great way to tell a story or illustrate an idea and share the map instantly. The Center for GIS at Towson University has created a list of tips and tricks for users just getting started with using ArcGIS Online.

ArcGIS Web AppBuilder is a user-friendly tool that allows users to build customizable web apps without being a developer...
04/30/2021

ArcGIS Web AppBuilder is a user-friendly tool that allows users to build customizable web apps without being a developer. Here are some tips and tricks to get your started.

Here are tips and tricks to help you get started using Web AppBuilder to build a customizable web app without needing developer knowledge.

Are you just getting started with ArcGIS Dashboards? Here are some tips and tricks from one of our GIS specialists.
04/29/2021

Are you just getting started with ArcGIS Dashboards? Here are some tips and tricks from one of our GIS specialists.

ArcGIS Dashboards allow users to interact with and visualize data in maps, charts, lists, and other graphics. Learn how to get started with ArcGIS Dashboards.

Did you know we collaborate with partners to deliver GIS courses for the Maryland Statewide GIS Training Program? These ...
04/28/2021

Did you know we collaborate with partners to deliver GIS courses for the Maryland Statewide GIS Training Program? These courses are free to all state employees.

Towson University Center for GIS has developed two self-paced online courses for the Maryland Statewide GIS Training Program.

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