Frequently Asked GIS Questions

City of Clovis, New Mexico



  • Maps

  • Can I get a paper copy of a map?

    Yes, I can print maps up to 42 inches wide. Anything other than 11 by 17 requires an invoice.

  • How accurate are these maps?

    The accuracy depends on the date a certain map was created and where the data used for it was obtained from. A lot of the time the data layers are a work in progress, the City of Clovis is always changing and growing. Also as technologies improve so does data acquisition and accuracy which directly diminishs the accuracy of older information and data

  • Can you correct the ownership information and property lines?

    Parcel information is obtained from Curry County and is displayed by the City of Clovis as a convenience and only with their consent. If the information displayed is incorrect the City of Clovis cannot legally make any changes to the Ownership database. These changes can only be made with the County Assessor directly, and will only be reflected on our website after we receive an updated shapefile from them.

  • What kind of informations/maps are available?

    Technically the sky's the limit so long as the data you need is available to you or to the public.

    Some of our more popular requests are:
    Floodplain Maps
    Planning and Zoning District Maps
    Road Maps
    Mile Marker Maps
    Road Index Maps
    City Limits Maps
    County Maps


  • Data

  • Can I download GIS Data?

    Currently the City of Clovis has no way of distributing GIS Data. Please contact the GIS Coordinator for data requests.


  • Meta-Data

  • What is GIS metadata?

    Metadata is a set of data that describes and gives information about the origin, creation and maintenance of other data (in this case the cities GIS data).

  • Which Coordinate System Does the City Use?

    All layers are in New Mexico State Plane East, Feet, NAD 83.

  • Annexations

    Maintained by: City of Clovis & Curry County Clerks Office
    Contact: Louis Gordon lgordon@cityofclovis.org or Rosalie Riley RRiley@currycounty.org
    Description: Municipal annexations by the City of Clovis.
    Updated: When a new annexation is approved by the Commission
    Projection: New Mexico State Plane East, Feet, NAD 83

  • Clovis School Data

    Maintained by: Clovis Municipal School Board
    Contact: http://www.clovis-schools.org/
    Description: Information on school districts
    Updated: by the Clovis Municipal School Board
    Projection: New Mexico State Plane East, Feet, NAD 83

  • Bike Routes

    Maintained by: Public Works
    Contact: http://www.clovis-schools.org/
    Description: Information on school districts
    Updated: by the department
    Projection: New Mexico State Plane East, Feet, NAD 83

  • Planning and Zoning

    Maintained by: Planning and Zoning Department
    Contact: http://www.cityofclovis.org/?page_id=2098
    Description: Information related to the growth of Clovis
    Updated: Continually
    Projection: New Mexico State Plane East, Feet, NAD 83

  • Parks

    Maintained by: Parks and Recreation Department
    Contact: parks@cityofclovis.org
    Description: Information related to parks and recreational areas
    Updated: by the department
    Projection: New Mexico State Plane East, Feet, NAD 83

  • Clovis Area Transit

    Maintained by: Clovis Area Transit System
    Contact: cats@cityofclovis.org or www.catchacats.com
    Description: Information related to Routes
    Updated: by the department
    Projection: New Mexico State Plane East, Feet, NAD 83

  • Zip Codes

    Maintained by: United States Census Bureau
    Site: https://www.census.gov/geo/maps-data/data/tiger-line.html
    Description: ZIP Code designations
    Updated: Unknown
    Projection: New Mexico State Plane East, Feet, NAD 83

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