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...
Can I get a sample file to try in my own software?
Yes! Several sample files are available in different formats on FBS University Please let us know if there’s something more you’d like to see available.
How much does it cost?
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...
I can’t find the elevation data for my area in MapWarehouse. How can I get this information?
It’s usually possible to produce a highly detailed custom elevation model using current orthophoto or satellite imagery, where this imagery exists. Contact us for a quote. We also have 1983 OBM ...
I’m looking for contour for a large area and I don’t really need the level of detail that comes with FBS 1m contours. Is there a more economical option suitable to my project?
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...
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...
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I bought a DWG format of Ontario Base Map (OBM) and it’s 30 separate files! Is there an easy way to load them into CAD all at once?
Yes! From the task pane, select “Data”/”Attach Source Drawings” and choose the layers you would like to load. Learn more
Do you have the small scale topo sheets as well?
No. The familiar topos named by letter-number combinations, (030M, for example covers the the Golden Horseshoe at 1:250,000, 030M14, covers Markham at 1:50,000) come from the NTS (National Topographic...