What is GIS?

GIS is an acronym for Geographic Information System. It is defined as an integrated collection of computer software and data used to view and manage information about geographic places, analyze spatial relationships, and model processes. A GIS provides a framework for gathering and organizing spatial data and related information so the it can be displayed and analyzed.
Credit: "A to Z GIS: An Illustrated Dictionary of Geographic Information Systems"; ESRI Press

Wood County Maps & Records

To find out information about property in Wood County you can use the Wood County interactive map. The interactive map is free of charge and provides access to public records that can be viewed in a variety of ways. With the interactive map you can navigate to the property that you are interested in, or search by tax parcel identification number, or site address.

Municipal Maps & Records in Wood County

• Marshfield Interactive Map
• Marshfield Assessor's Property Search
• Wisconsin Rapids Assessor’s Property Search

Wood County Data Files

• Wood County GeoDatabase - ESRI Personal GeoDatabase v9.3 in ZIP
• Parcel Shapefile - ESRI Shapefile in ZIP
• Roads Shapefile - ESRI Shapefile in ZIP
• 2009 Tax Roll for use with GIS - DBF in ZIP
• Section Coordinates - ASC text file
• Due to file size, 2005 MrSID airphotos are available on CD-ROM by request at no charge. E-mail jconner@co.wood.wi.us with your request.
• 2008 Color NAIP airphoto and older DNR orthophotos are available through the WisconsinView Data Portal. Registration is required.
• Wood County Section Corner Tie Sheet Search Tool

If you would like to be notified of future updates to the above data files, contact Justin Conner (jconner@co.wood.wi.us) to be added to the updates list.

Official Land Records Online

Online access for documents that are recorded in the Wood County Register of Deeds Office is available for a fee. Visit the Register of Deeds Office Land Records information page for more information about the options available for viewing documents online.

The Wood County Land Records Modernization Plan

The purpose of Wood County Land Records Modernization Plan is to identify areas where land records modernization can be pursued in an effort to attain program goals. Goals of the Land Records Modernization Program are:

• Eliminate redundancy through the coordination and modernization of existing services provided by and between departments and agencies participating in the program
• Develop an efficient delivery system for products and services offered to the public
• Improve the quality of products and services offered to the public

2005 Wood County Land Records Modernization Plan