From the ‘Get Maps’ page, look in the shopping cart drawer near the bottom right of the page. Hover over the items in the shopping cart list to determine the map coverage of each. Click th...
Can I preview satellite imagery to ensure there is no snow or cloud cover?
Thick cloud cover expressed as a percent of the photo’s coverage area is available from DigitalGlobe for archived imagery. Seasonal snow pack coverage can be seen clearly in the preview, the pro...
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...
I need to do basic research with the parcels over a huge area which is going to run over budget. Is there a way to just view the data without downloading it?
Yes! FBS offers a subscription based options to explore our data libraries through an internet browser application VuMAP.
How often is data updated in MapWarehouse?
Update cycles are different for each type of data. Parcel data has a regular quarterly update, although not every update is clipped into tiles and made available on MapWarehouse. To access to most cur...
Can I get data in other formats than the options I see online?
Yes. FBS makes the most popular format types available on MapWarehouse, however, we can also perform file format conversions on request. An extra fee for labour may apply.
How do I order hard copy prints of custom photo maps?
FBS can produce large format custom printing of our digital data products. These printed maps typically include a large map portion with orthophoto, road labels and property lines, and a title block c...
What is “Moraine Groundwater” and how do I use these files?
The data was produced by the Toronto Region Conservation Authority. Each of the asc files represent the elevation you would find the various levels of substrate (e.g. Kettleby Till) along with the gro...
Why are some orthophoto data sets labeled as “Winter”, do they have snow cover?
All FBS orthophoto is cloud-free, snow-free, and leaf-free to ensure ground features are visible. Early Spring photos are sometimes taken prior to March 20, which is technically still Winter.
Can I piggyback on MapCast to sell and distribute my own high quality geo data collection?
Yes. First Base Solutions, hosts, distributes, and resells spatial data from qualified sources through MapCast, VuMAP, and MapWarehouse. Contact us about forming a reseller relationship at partnership...