Geographic Information Systems

Mapping & Information

GIS (Geographic Information Systems) is a computer-based mapping and modeling information system that is used by every city department. GIS enables the city to combine and layer large amounts of raster (georeferenced scanned maps or encoded pixel values with pixel location) maps, latitude/longitude (GPS) locations, aerial/satellite imagery, and geographically based vector information (spatial data). The GIS Division provides geographic capabilities, analysis, maps, and data to city departments, residents, contractors, developers, and other US government agencies.

Brighton GIS Division

The City of Brighton's GIS Division primarily focuses on providing GIS and mapping capabilities for mapping/reporting city infrastructure assets such as city boundaries, ward boundaries, optical fiber, trees, streets, snowplow routes, cemeteries, bike trails, graffiti, city facilities, water, sewer, and sanitary manholes and lines. In addition, GIS assists in providing information for community planning, parcel properties, addressing, basic zoning/land use, events, grants, maps/data for contractors, and parks and open space information.

To accurately map features, the City's GIS utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and aerial photo-imagery to precisely locate and map features across the beautiful Brighton landscape. The GIS Division utilizes ESRI ArcGIS Pro 3.x, enterprise multiuser geodatabase, Portal, and enterprise ArcServer 11 GIS software and maintains layers, data, and imagery. For more information, view the ESRI website.

Request GIS Data and/or Maps

Please submit a records request with the City Clerk's Office, the webpage can be found at the following: Brighton Public Records Center.

Brighton Interactive Web Maps

• Brighton General Map
  • Interactive web map displaying general Brighton geographic data.
• Brighton Economic Development - Development Opportunities Map
  • An interactive web map showing economic development opportunities in Brighton. The map provides information on buildings and properties available for lease or purchase.
• Interactive Land Use & Zoning Map
  • Interactive web map showing current city zoning & future land use.
• Interactive Development Map
  • Interactive web map showing current projects around the City by location as well as gives project descriptions and status.
• Lead Service Line Inventory Map
  • Interactive web map displaying the City's lead service line inventory as part of the EPA's (Environmental Protection Agency) Lead and Copper Rule (40 CFR part 141 subpart I).
• Memorial Parkway Honoree Locations Web Map
  • Interactive web map showing the locations as well as images of the honoree plaques at Brighton Memorial Parkway.

Brighton Maps (PDF)

• Current City Limits and Streets Map (24 by 30) (PDF)
  • 24x30 pdf map of the City of Brighton showing current city limits and roads along with general city information.
• Current City Core Map (11 by 17) (PDF)
  • 11x17 PDF showing the major core of the City of Brighton along with general city information.
• Current City Ward Map (24 by 30) (PDF)
  • 24x30 PDF map of the City of Brighton showing the current 4 (four) ward boundaries for elected Council members.
• Current Neighborhood Map (18 by 24) (PDF)
  • 18x24 PDF map showing generalized neighborhoods and landmarks of the City.
• Current Snow Removal Map (24 by 30) (PDF)
  • 24x30 PDF map of the City of Brighton showing current snow managed roads by priority along with general city information.