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Ortho Photography

Sample Ortho Photo

What is Ortho-Photography?  The process begins with an airplane flying over the land taking a series of very high quality photos.  These photos are then computer enhanced to account for the movement of the airplane, and the terrain on the ground.  The result is a set of digital images that can be used with the County's Geographic Information System.

How often is this done?  Clark County ortho-photo library includes complete county coverage for 1994, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2002, 2005, and 2007.  Traditional aerial photos have been purchased intermittently since 1955 copies of these photos are also available.

What formats are this information available in?
  • Large scale custom maps showing the photos and your choice of map layers
    • Available while you wait at the front counter
    • Scale varies
    • Price based on may size and color

  • Small scale custom maps with user specified areas and overlays
    • Price based on design specifications
    • Labor charges will be included in design

  • Color Maps showing the photos and your choice of map layers
    • Available by the section
    • Scale of 1" = 400' (1:4800)
    • Price Color 17 x 22 $20.00 plus tax (overnight)

  • Digital imagery
    • See our interactive mapping site Maps Online for instant access.
    • The digital photography can also be purchased for use with ClarkView.
    • Cost.
    • 1.) $1000 for 10' imagery (file size ~315 MB)
      2.) $4000 for 4' imagery (file size ~1.2 GB)
      3.) $7000 for 2' imagery (file size ~4.9GB)
      4.) $10,000 for 6" and 1' imagery (limited coverage) (file size ~100+ GB)
      5.) $5000 for 2' Infra-red imagery (limited coverage)
    • Higher resolution photography purchases includes the lower resolution data. i.e. Purchase of the 2' imagery includesthe 4' and 10' imagery.
 

Clark County Assessors Office: Linda Franklin, Assessor
Street Address: 1300 Franklin, 2nd Floor Vancouver, WA 98666-5000
Mailing Address Dept. of Assessment and GIS, PO Box 5000, Vancouver, Washington 98660
Main phone: (360)397-2391 | FAX: (360) 397-6046
Email: assrgis@clark.wa.gov
Responsible Elected Official: Linda Franklin
For document requests, please contact Assessment & GIS Public Records Officer by phone
(360) 397-2092 ext. 4616 or by email assrgis@clark.wa.gov

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