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...
Is there anything newer?
We update large portions of our aerial imagery every year to keep up with demand for new data, especially in suburban areas where land development is taking place. In the built environment, the imager...
How up to date is flood plain mapping?
Floodplain mapping is available on an “as-is” basis with no routine update schedule. Sections of floodplain mapping will be updated from time to time as needed when major storm events caus...
Can I print orthophoto and use them with a stereoscope?
No. The topographic displacement where you might see the side of a tall building in the photo may seem deceiving, but orthophoto by definition have been rectified to remove perspective. Without two ca...
How can I use the elevation attributes to label my contour lines in CAD?
You will need to create an attribute definition. Here are a few articles that describe the process: How to: Label Coordinate in AutoCAD Tutorial: Create attributes
The DWG files of Ontario Base Map (OBM) does not show the labels for elevations etc. How can I use the properties of the individual polylines to produce annotation?
Here’s a tutorial that shows how to use the features’ properties to apply a label. This is for the latest edition of the software, but there should be similar options available in whatever...
How can I generate a contour file or tin surface from the survey points and break lines in a DEM?
Here are tutorials that demonstrate the general process, although a some steps such as creating the break lines have already been done by First Base Solutions. Youtube: Civil 3D Surface Creation Youtu...
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There’s no imagery for my area, is there anything else available?
Yes. First Base Solutions can acquire new photo as a custom request. First Base Solutions is also a licensed reseller of Planet Labs and DigitalGlobe satellite imagery. Satellite imagery is an ideal...
Can I see an overview of the area each dataset covers?
Coverage maps for all data types can be found here. View the year by year ortho coverage details here.