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...
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
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...
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...
What do the numbers in the file name mean?
The first letters tell the data type, “orth” for orthophoto, “line” for a digital elevation model, “contour” for contour lines. The next 2 numbers are the UTM zone,...
I need to do basic research with the orthophoto over a huge area which is going to run over budget and use my whole hard drive. Is there a way to just view the data without downloading it?
Yes! FBS offers two subscription based options to explore our data libraries through either an internet browser VuMAP, or, using your own CAD or GIS software using MapCast.