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...
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How do I reference maps from FBS as cited works?
It depends on the map and it’s source. A full explanation can be found here.
What’s the positional accuracy of the elevation data?
In the 2002 Golden Horseshoe data set, the horizontal and vertical accuracy is +/- 40 cm, and +/- 80 cm for the 2002 Simcoe-Kawartha data set. This means that the difference between the true elevation...
What’s floodplain mapping?
Floodplain mapping defines the limits of the Regulatory Floodplain for a particular watershed, used for regulatory purposes. These maps are produced and maintained by the TRCA (Toronto and Region Cons...
What are the technical specifications of LiDAR?
Here is the Control and Accuracy Report.
Which Series sets do you supply?
Oak Ridges Moraine Groundwater data consists of 3 sets: 2004 Regional Model, geology model and hydrogeology model (250m grid) , 2004 Core Model, geology model and hydrogeology model (100m grid) and 20...
What data is available in VuMAP?
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...
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Is it possible to get the date and time when the photo I just purchased was taken?
Yes, however, the photo tiles are made up of several photos stitched together. To locate the date and time for a tile, it is necessary to look up the flight plan to find the original photo most closel...
Can I preview the exact image I’ll receive before buying it?
Yes. From the item selection list in MapWarehouse, click the info icon beside any item to see it’s metadata and a thumbnail of the actual image you’ll receive. The Google base map is just ...