If you’re having trouble with the sample request form, you can also access a selection of data here: Orthophoto SID 6 cm 10 cm 15 cm 20 cm JPG 6 cm 10 cm 15 cm 20 cm Parcel MapWarehouse T...
contours
1-Meter contours are too detailed for my site, is there anything smaller scale?
Yes! We have OBM (Ontario Base Mapping) available in a variety of vector formats such as SHP and DWG. These maps were produced in 1983 by Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources at 1:10,000 (5km x 5km s...
Why is there no elevation data at my site?
The elevation data that has been clipped to tiles for MapWarehouse covers the Golden Horseshoe and extends into Simcoe and the Kawarthas. Outside this area, it’s usually possible to produce a ...
How is the data priced?
Most downloadable data is priced based on 500m x 500m tiles. For most orthophoto, the cost is $70 per 500m tile, and $150 per 1km tile, with progressive discounts applied automatically for orders grea...
Elevation Products Specs Overview
Use this chart to compare the elevation mapping options.
What is included in a VuMAP subscription?
The following data layers are available. Review a detailed interactive coverage map here. FBS Data 2002 FBS Imagery 2006 FBS Imagery 2007 FBS Imagery 2008 FBS Imagery 2009 FBS Imagery 2010 FBS Imagery...
Can I buy printed hard copy maps?
FBS can produce large format custom printing of our digital data products. These printed maps typically include a large map portion with orthophoto, road labels and property lines, and a title block c...
My DEM tiles are just a bunch of lines. How do I use this?
Only elevation information is included, either as DEM or contour, depending on the file you’ve chosen. The road edges frequently appear as break lines in the DEM, giving the appearance of unlabe...
How are contours and DEM different?
The DEM capture was produced from 2002 orthophoto at 1:10,000. It includes elevations on a 40m grid spacing together with break lines along all visible terrain impacting features (road edges, drainage...
How is flood mapping different from other elevation maps?
Other elevation models are simply a record of the elevations across an area. Modeling and flooding predictions made by any agency other than the Conservation Authority are of no regulatory effect. The...