One of the changes we’ve made to the MapCast service was to equalize the usage cost per image regardless of what image format was selected when using the WMS service.  As you may know our WMS servi...

When you buy parcel mapping, you can get the polygon geometry in a SHP format, which includes a table of PIN numbers in *.dbf format that can be opened with Excel.

Ordering Ontario Teranet parcel online or through us – how to get what you want faster. In Ontario, parcel mapping defining the boundaries of each property is maintained by Teranet. First Base S...

JPG and MrSID are just a few compressed image formats. Both formats can be read by most up-to-date CAD and GIS software. JPG is a fine option where the goal is simply to view the imagery across as man...

The file name of the tiled data from MapWarehouse contains the tile’s insertion point in UTM coordinates. By interpreting the file names you can find: The data type (orthophoto, parcel, contours...

The mosaic image layers in MapCast are not editable for end users to manipulate. The same imagery can be downloaded through MapWarehouse in MrSID or JPG format that can be used in more complex image a...

What’s available, in which formats, and bit more about each data product.

PIN stands for “Property Identification Number” which is linked to ownership, ARN stands for “Assessment Roll Number” and is used for property value assessment purposes. More i...

“Raster” refers to data made of pixels, like our orthophoto. Common raster file types you’ll find on our website include JPG, MrSID, GeoTIFF and ECW. “Vector” refers to d...

Large properties often span several tiles, you’re seeing only the portion of the parcel boundary that crosses the particular tile. You will either need to buy all the tiles that your property in...