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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Early harvest means shortage of workers ... New book chronicles Highway 99's history and stories that popped up along the way ... Shakespeare and Britt combine to make classic cabaret ... Early harvest means shortage of workers ... New book chronicles Highway 99's history and stories that popped up along the way ... Shakespeare and Britt combine to make classic cabaret ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: County online property site ready for upgrade Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 8, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Aug. 8, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News I often go to Jackson County's property data page, looking up real estate prices. One thing I don't understand is why the newest, and only, aerial map available on the menu is from 2005. Is there any way for the county to get an updated aerial view on the page? — Tim K., Medford The digital world changes faster than most organizations, public or private, can keep pace. The Jackson County's property data page provides a wealth of information even though much it predates computers. There are loads of old photos, schematics and hand-written notes that have been scanned into the system. The present 2005 aerial map has been supplanted by 2010 and 2012 aerial overlays. The only problem is that the accompanying software and technology don't mesh. "The software was written in a technology no longer supported, and be can't even be maintained," said Len Jacobson, the application manager for the county. "It will only display in a certain format, and we can't even generate that format now. We didn't want to spend time rewriting that component." The expense to upgrade the aerial map has heretofore been considered too costly. The good news, however, is a new aerial map made within the past two years will be included when the county moves to an updated look in the near future. "Our intention is to get something more modern," Jacobson said. "We are a month or so from releasing a modern product that will allow us to display up-to-date aerial imagery." Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Aug. 8, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501