GIS Department

What is GIS?

A Geographic Information System (GIS) is a software-based information management tool that Westford uses to help organize, maintain, and analyze geographic-based information. GIS helps us manage and maintain the towns infrastructure. This "on-demand" access to geographically linked data improves decision making capabilities at all levels of government.

Have questions or comments about Westford GIS? Use the GIS feedback form.

GIS in Westford

Westford has been using GIS since 1999 and maintaining various datasets including parcels, buildings, roads, zoning, conservation areas, utility systems, and more.
In the spring of 2005, the Town contracted a flyover to take aerial photographs which provided high resolution orthophotos and a full set of landbase feature layers (also called planimetrics).
To view some of the Towns data layers click below on the link to Westford's Online GIS Viewer.

Online GIS/Map Viewer -Mapsonline

This GIS viewer provides access to Westford's GIS Layers and Data. By using this site, you will be able to do the following:
  • Identify features and view information on those features
  • Print maps and data
  • Query parcels to find abutters by specified distances
  • Search by Parcel ID, address, or owner
  • View Assessors information about a selected parcel
  • View parcels, roads, street names, etc.

Parcel Lookup

Use our online parcel lookup tool as a fast way to access multiple town databases:
  • Documents (Your septic system information, Well Testing, and Building information)
  • GIS Parcel Map/Online Map Viewer
  • Permitting Information
  • View Assessor Cards

Mission Statement

The mission of the Town of Westford GIS Department is to promote, and develop a geographic information system resource for local decision makers and the general public. In pursuing its mission, the GIS must be designed to:
  1. Provide user-friendly, public access to GIS data.
  2. Provide robust user applications for town staff.
  3. Improve efficiency in government by utilizing the common spatial elements that link the business processes of departments.
  4. Maintain data in compliance with state and federal standards and compatible with other GIS in the region.
  5. Continually improve applications and data and thriftily evolve with the advances in technology.
  6. Protect sensitive information that needs to be secure for privacy or public safety reasons.

Town of Westford


Public Record Response - Disclaimer


Pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 66, §10, the Town of Westford hereby produces the following information: GIS Data Information - Mapping System.

In maintaining its GIS Data, the Town of Westford has made every effort to ensure the accuracy, currency and reliability of the content thereof however, errors can occur. It is expressly understood and agreed that in producing this information, the Town of Westford, its officials, agents, servants and employees does not warrant or guarantee the information it has provided, nor does it accept responsibility for any errors contained therein. In no event will the Town of Westford, its officials, agents, servants and employees be deemed or held obligated, liable, or accountable for any loss or damage incurred or resulting from the use of the information provided.