New geoportal for Saxon Switzerland: Discover the landscape!

New geoportal for Saxon Switzerland: Discover the landscape!

A new era for cartography in Saxon Switzerland: The geoportal of the Saxon Switzerland-Eastern Ore Mountains district is online and offers users a wealth of information and functions that will exceed previous standards. As Sächsische reports, the old version was replaced after over 20 years and now presents itself with a fresh design and interesting innovations.

In the new geoportal, citizens can explore topographic maps of the Freital, Pirna, Dippoldiswalde and Sebnitz regions. If you are interested in more than just the landscape, you will also find official data on the locations of daycare centers, rescue stations, retirement homes and nursing services. There is also information on flood areas and boundaries of nature reserves, making the portal the first port of call for anyone hungry for information. Solid navigation? It's made easy here - the intuitive user interface ensures a better overview and quick access to the details you're looking for.

News and possible uses

One of the highlights is the newly implemented search function, which makes it possible to search specifically for addresses and parcels. You can also easily save maps or share them as a QR code so that you can have them to hand in no time on your next city walk or excursion. The printing of maps in PDF format is also cleverly solved and contains all the necessary legends. This makes local knowledge child's play! Access to various background maps, including historical aerial photographs and maps, opens up numerous opportunities for those interested in learning about local history, as the Pirna District Office website also highlights.

But history lovers will also get their money's worth, as there are extensive historical maps available, including a topographical map from the GDR era between 1976 and 1989 as well as measurement table sheets from 1922 to 1945. The mile sheets from the years 1780 to 1810 are particularly exciting, as they make it possible to trace the changes in field and place names over time. This makes regional historiography tangible and very lively.

A look into the past

For anyone who would like to delve deeper into historical maps, the LGL-BW website, for example, offers insights into the German basic map 1:5,000 (DGK5). This series of maps, which has been produced since 1960, shows important topographical objects and parcel boundaries in detail. The elevation profiles are also not neglected here, which gives it its own charm (further information can be found on the website). In addition to the normal maps, these works can also be purchased and therefore offer a good opportunity to expand your own collection of historical city views.

The new geoportal is a real asset for the region and opens up new perspectives for both locals and visitors. Those interested can access the portal at landratsamt-pirna.de/geoportal.html reach and browse through the information provided. In this way, you can also record in the future where you have been in Saxon Switzerland and which historical treasures need to be discovered.

It remains to be hoped that with new data being added regularly – such as standard soil value zones – the geoportal will become even more useful. A real treasure that benefits us all!