For government employees
UGRC uses a cost recovery model to contract with State of Utah agencies to provide high quality, innovative, and cost effective GIS, mapping, and data-related solutions and services.
Drawing on extensive experience in the geospatial field, we've encountered diverse challenges and accomplishments. Whether our partnership with you is large or small, reaching out to us early in your process often ensures optimal returns on investment and a smoother path to success.
Click to read about some ways we can collaborate with your government agency.
For GIS users
UGRC offers a wide range of solutions for GIS users. We are known for authoritative geospatial data (SGID) however our offerings include base maps, imagery, address locator, a web API, GPS location services, Lidar, and more. Best of all, they are all free to use (with the exception of the GPS service)!
GIS users are at the forefront of our minds in all of our products. The data and services we provide adhere to industry standards and can be used on a variety of platforms - including macOS and Windows.
We encourage you to explore our products, as we are certain to have a solution for your mapping needs.
For application developers
Explore the variety of tools and resources that we offer to integrate geospatial tech, craft custom apps, and access valuable data. Whether you're a casual developer tinkering with configurable apps, an experienced developer, or a data scientist, we've got something for your current or next app project!
For surveyors
We're honored to offer solutions for surveyors such as centimeter-level precision measurements through our TURN GPS network, and a variety of other services and support related to the Public Land Survey System; the Monument Replacement and Restoration Committee and funding; municipal annexations and county boundaries; and survey control based on National Geodetic Survey specifications.
For students
UGRC loves students! We want to help you get the best education you can. We've got a host of resources that can help you with class projects, personal exploration, and preparing for life after school. Have you made something cool? Let us know about it , opens in a new tab , we'd love to hear!
Data management and access
Here at UGRC, we value good data and understand what it takes to achieve it. Whether you’re starting from scratch, re-imagining your GIS portfolio, or already have a solid data inventory in place, we can provide you with recommendations for and help you implement best practices, standards, and tools to apply to your unique situation and get the most out of your data.
Emergency response
911 dispatch centers (PSAPs) in Utah significantly enhance their life-saving capabilities when they partner with UGRC for GIS data.
UGRC offers a multitude of benefits crucial for efficient emergency response. First and foremost, we provide access to standardized and up-to-date geospatial data. By working with UGRC, PSAPs ensure they are operating with the same, authoritative data.
UGRC goes beyond data provision by offering technical support while also fostering collaboration between the PSAPs.
Contact us today to explore the possibilities.
Integrating GIS
When GIS becomes part of your business processes at any point, it opens the door to a greater perspective and understanding of your area of influence, and helps you answer questions with greater locational clarity, thereby enabling you to deploy your resources more effectively and efficiently. For many years, and over a multitude of subjects and situations, UGRC has been assisting state and local governments in Utah to integrate aspects of GIS solutions that fit their needs.
High precision location
UGRC is interested in new and emerging technologies that utilize high precision positioning and can increase efficiencies of important, and sometimes life saving, daily tasks and needs. Check out some of the current uses of our own high precision GPS network, and other use cases for high precision positioning. Get in touch to collaborate, or just to let us know about your own use of this technology!
