Fort Bragg Unlocked:
Addressing the Path
Ahead
By: Angelica Cruz & Jully Voong
CSULB MSGISci - Cohort 12
Where is Cal State Long Beach?
Cal State Long Beach
~ 570 miles south of Fort Bragg
Los Angeles County
Fort Bragg, CA San Francisco
What is GIS?
GIS, or Geographic Information Systems, is a computer-based system that analyzes and displays geographically referenced information.
Geographic
Concerning locations on
the Earth
Information
Descriptive data about
these locations
Systems
Computer-based way to
manage and analyze this data
GIS Explained
Project Context
Current Address Management System
• Only 1 individual is responsible for maintaining the system • Address changes or new additions are marked on paper parcel maps • Fort Bragg relies on paper parcel maps and parcel data provided by the County Assessor Project Goals and Outcomes
• Locate, map, and analyze all addresses within Fort
Bragg’s city boundary
• Comprehensive, accurate, and up-to-date geospatial
database of addresses
• Fully digitize the current system for improved
maintenance and upkeep
• Starting point
• Will support urban planning, public services, and
community engagement
Other Deliverables
• Web application for residents to look up their Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) • Detailed Methodology
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Metadata Documentation
Data
Content Data Source
Fort Bragg City Boundary City of Fort Bragg
Mendocino County Address Point Data Mendocino County GIS Division Mendocino County Road Centerline Data Mendocino County GIS Division Mendocino County Parcel Data Mendocino County GIS Division California Building Footprint Data Microsoft Maps – US Building Footprint GitHub Repository 31 PDF Files of Scanned Parcel Maps City of Fort Bragg
Letter of Address AssignmentCity of Fort Bragg
Fort Bragg City Boundary Parcel Data
Road Centerlines Address Points
Scanned Parcel PDF Maps
• The 31 parcel maps were
scanned in April 2023.
Building Footprint
• Obtained from Microsoft Maps via
the US Building Footprint GitHub
repository
• The building footprints are from
2019-2020
• Not a complete dataset
Methodology
Overview of Address Geodatabase
Web Application Demo
Results & Key Deliverables
1. Address Geodatabase on ArcGIS Pro: Established a foundation for the Fort Bragg's transition to a digital address data management system
2. Updated Archival Map System: Digitized and georeferenced scanned parcel maps
3. User-Friendly Web-Based Application: Interactive dashboard for linking addresses to APNs, accessible to both the public and internal users
4. Standard Operating Procedure (SOP): Guide for data updates and staff training to assist users in maintaining and updating the system
5. Methodology Documentation: Detailed process documentation for referral and noting all steps taken to create the geodatabase
Conclusion
Reliance on GIS applications promotes the City of Fort Bragg’s efforts to:
• Adhere to emergency preparedness standards & state housing requirements • Incorporate the use of new technologies
• Increase efficiency & communications
• Improve the overall quality of life
GIS can be used for historic preservation, mitigating public health crisis, natural disaster preparedness, and severe weather response.
When used for infrastructure and urban planning, GIS supports utility management, zoning analysis, and infrastructure planning, helping city officials optimize resource allocation and service delivery.
Given Fort Bragg’s reliance on tourism, GIS helps in mapping attractions, accommodations, and transportation hubs, improving both visitor navigation experience and local business visibility.
Thank you to all our peers in Cohort 12 and to the faculty who supported us throughout this project – especially Hannah, Prof. Dan Richards, Dr. Steven Steinberg, Dr. Suzanne Perlitsh, and our client Chantell O’ Neal – for their guidance and insight!
Acknowledgements
Sources
• City of Fort Bragg, CA Image - YouTube - Article Page • Introduction Information - City of Fort Bragg - City Manager's Office • Glass Beach Image - Photo Credit: Karim Haddad
• Skunk Train Image - Photo Credit: Skunk Train Website • Noyo Harbor Image - Photo Credit: Visit Fort Bragg Website - Noyo Harbor Tours • Jug Handle State Natural Reserve Image - Photo Credit: Google Maps Image, Photographer: Brendan Kiely • Cal State Long Beach Image - Photo Credit: CSU Website - California State University Long Beach • Los Angeles County Image - Photo Credit: Wikipedia, Photographer: Adoramassey • San Francisco Image - Photo Credit: MSC Cruises Website - San Francisco Cruise • Mendocino County Image - Photo Credit: Mendocino County California Travel Guide Article , Getty Images - alantobey • City of Fort Bragg Image - Photo Credit: Nicholson House Blog Website - Mendocino Travel Blog (Fort Bragg & North) Thank you! Questions?