San Mateo County Survey Marker GIS Part 2- Tools and Instructions

This post will highlight the maps main functions and provide tips for best use.

The GIS can be found here or through our Surveying and Map Checking website.

Bottom Toolbar
Listed below from left to right

Zoom buttons and 'My Location'

• + zooms in / - zooms out
• locator button shows your location (optimized for mobile users)

Text search

• type address or intersection; auto complete capable

Legend

Turn layers on/off

• check boxes to turn on/off available layers

Change basemap views

• choose from 12 different basemaps

Driving directions

• type or click on the locations for a route

Measuring tools

• measure lines and routes for linear feet
• measure areas
• obtain the lat / long for a location

Simple drawing tools

• enhance any map view by adding objects and text

Additional Tools

Overview map

• toggle on/off by clicking on the arrow in the top right of the map window

   

Data in Table Format

• launch a data table by clicking the small black arrow below toolbar

• drag the table up for an expanded view
• explore the 'Options' menu to hide columns, filter and export data