Data is in UTM NAD83(original) in most cases, Zone 17N unless otherwise specified. While converting datum and projection settings for vector files is a simple task for most users, the same operation w...
Is orthophoto different from aerial photo?
Yes. Orthophoto is produced by manipulating aerial photo to correct for movement of the aircraft and variations in the camera angle. Orthophoto has a top-down perspective and uniform scale, just like ...
Can I use MapCast without CAD or GIS software?
Yes, you can. There are a few ways to do this. You can use the Google Earth application, or Google Maps in a web browser. In either case, the first step is to log in to the MapCast dashboard. For Goog...
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...
I’m looking for historical aerial photo. Can I get this through MapWarehouse?
MapWarehouse has digital photo dating back to 2000. Older photo taken on film can be sourced on a case by case basis by contacting our customer service.
I got spatial data from the City of Toronto, but FBS’s data doesn’t line up, it’s shifted east by 300,000km. How do I fix this?
FBS data is usually in UTM NAD83 Zone 17N. City of Toronto offers their data in MTM NAD27 Zone 10. Some of the files may need to be re-projected into to a common coordinate system in order to align pr...
How do I order custom satellite imagery from FBS?
First Base Solutions is a licensed reseller of DigitalGlobe and Planet Labs satellite imagery. We have access to search a library of historical satellite imagery with worldwide coverage at 50cm and 60...
What are the intervals of the contours? Can I get sub-metre intervals?
The contours provided in tiles by FBS on MapWarehouse are in 1m intervals. In any area where high resolution orthophoto is available, it is usually possible to produce a more detailed elevation model....