Cofrin Center for Biodiversity

Internet GIS Servers

An interesting alternative to storing datasets on local and network hard drives is the use of GIS data servers that allow dynamic connections to remotely-stored data across the Internet.
To connect to one of these services from ArcGIS, users need to click on "Add Data", then click on "GIS Servers", then pick a service type and paste the service URL (from table below) into the displayed dialogue box.

Spatial Extent And Products	Services	Service URL
Brown County, Wisconsin - basemaps and orthophotos	ArcIMS ArcMap Server Image Service and ArcIMS Feature Classes by the Brown County Land Information Office	http://www.gis.co.brown.wi.us
Door County, Wisconsin - basemaps and propane infrastructure	ArcIMS Image Service by the Door County Land Information Office	http://map.co.door.wi.us
USA/World - assorted datasets (more info)	ArcGIS Map Service by Environmental Systems Research, Inc. (ESRI)	http://services.arcgisonline.com/arcgis/services

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