Aerial photography update starting this week - al.com

Aerial photography update starting this week - al.com: "BAY MINETTE — A company will begin updating Baldwin County's geographic information system with new aerial photography starting Monday and continuing for several weeks.

The county's GIS system provides an online photographic map of Baldwin County, with images used by almost every county department for official business.

It is also used to create maps that can viewed free by the public to access zoning, tax and wetland information, while companies that want to download and use GIS data in their business can make an official request and pay fees."

The photos are updated every four years, and officials said the quality of this newest round will be the best ever, with a little help from the public.

County Public Information Coordinator Paula Tillman asked residents not to do any outside burning during the next three weeks because smoke could hinder visibility.