WISCRS

Updates to Coordinate Reference Systems handbook in the works

April 1, 2016

First published in 1995, we are beginning the process to develop the 3rd edition of the popular reference handbook.

EPSG codes now available for GDAL, PROJ, and QGIS

January 21, 2016

Users of several popular open source packages can now utilize the WISCRS EPSG codes by downloading new parameter files.

WISCRS now included in international coordinate systems database

December 11, 2015

Inclusion in IOGP Geodetic Parameter Dataset makes implementing Wisconsin local coordinate systems easier for software developers and open source software users.

Redesign of Wisconsin County Coordinate System now complete

May 19, 2006

Coordinate differences between old and new systems are negligible for most applications, but new implementation will be easier for GIS users and software vendors.

Final results of the County Coordinate System redesign are now available

May 9, 2006

Coordinate value differences are minimal

WLIA Task Force Tackles Coordinate Systems

July 26, 2005

New proposal would simplify parameters of Wisconsin County Coordinate Systems