Contents:

1 – Overview

2 – Browser Requirements                                 

3 – Navigation                           

4 – Tools                                  

5 – Map Layers                         

6 – Parcel Search                      

7 – Parcel Selection / Get Info    

8 – Abutters Tool

9 – Print / Export

10 – Parcel Information Card

11 – Other Features

12 – Map Feature Description (What am I seeing?)                      

1 – Overview:

MunicipalGIS-Online is an internet mapping interface bringing full-featured GIS browsing and querying to cities and towns nationwide. 
 
This intuitive interface requires little or no training to use and offers easy Navigation, Printing, Exporting, and Abutters tools as well as a detailed Information Card for each Parcel.
 
To get started, we suggest trying the Navigation tools.  Then, click around on all of the buttons on the interface and see what happens!  If you have any questions read below for more information, or email
 

Thank you, and Happy Mapping!

2 – Browser Requirements:

To use the online mapping interface you will need:

-          A JavaScript enabled web browser

-          A web browser that supports Frames

-          Microsoft Internet Explorer™ is recommended,
but most browsers are supported.

3 – Navigation:

To move around the map, use the Navigation buttons to:

Zoom - In, Out

Pan - North, South, East, West

You may also use the Zoom In, Zoom Out, or Recenter Tools (section 4) to interact with the map image.

To return to the map start, or "Home" location, click the Home button.

4 – Tools:

The map tools provide a means of interacting with the map image. 

To use a tool, first activate it by clicking on a tool icon, then click on the map image.
 

Zoom In – Click on the map image to Zoom In

Zoom Out – Click on the map image to Zoom Out

Recenter – Click on the map image to Recenter the map on the clicked point

Select Parcel – Click on a Parcel to view its Parcel Information Card (section 10)

Measure – Click on the map image to place the first red measurement marker.  Then move the mouse cursor to view the distance between the first red marker and the second red marker.  The distance is displayed in feet near the bottom of the map interface.

Hyperlink – Click on a map feature, such as a Parcel or a Building to view a web page or a file with more information about the feature.  If Hyperlinks are not enabled, you will receive a message when you activate the tool.

Note:  In most browsers, your mouse icon will change to match the tool that is selected.  This is not possible in other browsers where you will always see your default mouse icon.

5 – Map Layers:

The right side of the map layout shows the available data layers.  Layers are stacked on top of one another in the map image in the order that they appear in the list.  Turn layers On or Off by checking or un-checking the checkbox next to each layer name.

Note:  Aerial Photos slow drawing time significantly and only appear when zoomed in.  We suggest turning the photos on after you have found a location of interest.

6 – Parcel Search:

To search for a particular parcel, choose Address, Owner, or Parcel ID from the Search area.

You will then be sent to a new page with a

list of possible search values. 

When you choose an item from the search list,

the Parcel Information Card (section 10) with detailed

information about the parcel will be displayed.

From the Parcel Information Card (section 10) you can click a button to “Find Parcel On Map” or use the Abutters Tool (section 8) to generate a list of properties within a specified distance of the selected parcel.

7 – Parcel Selection / Get Info:

To view the Parcel Information Card (section 10) for a parcel, activate the Selection Tool by clicking on the button with an "S" on it from the Tools menu (section 4).

With the Selection tool activated, click on a parcel within the map image to view its Parcel Information Card (section 10).

You may also use one of the three Parcel Search (section 6) methods to view detailed parcel information.

8 – Parcel Information Card:

The Parcel Information Card displays information about the currently selected parcel.  To select a parcel, use either the Selection Tool or one of the three parcel search methods (Address, Owner, Parcel ID). 

Click the "Find Parcel On Map" button to zoom to and highlight the parcel in a new map window.

Use the Abutters Tool (section 8), found at the bottom right of each parcel information card, to generate a list of parcels within a specified distance of the selected parcel.

9 – Print / Export:

 To display a map image suitable for 8"x11" landscape printing, click the Print button.
 

To display just the map image in a new window, click Export.  To save the map image to your computer,

right-click on the image and choose Save As.

The print layout is designed for standard 8.5 x 11 inch paper in Landscape mode.  To turn on Landscape mode in your internet browser, please go to File->Page Setup and choose "Landscape" as the page orientation.

When printing a map, the background colors on the map layout will not show up on the printout unless you have explicitly told your browser to print them.  If you would like to print a map with all of the background colors please do the following:

Internet Explorer:  Click Tools->Internet Options and then the Advanced tab.  Scroll down the list and find the Printing section.  Check "Print background colors and images".

Netscape Navigator:  Click File->Page Setup and then Page Options.  Scroll down the list and find the Printing section.  Check "Print Backgrounds".

10 – Abutters Tool:

An Abutters Tool is available to generate a list of Parcels within a specified distance of the selected Parcel.  Each Parcel Information Card (section 10) displays the Abutters Tool in the bottom right.  To view a Parcel Information Card, use either the Selection Tool or one of the Parcel Search methods (section 6).  
 

To use the Abutters Tool, enter a distance in feet and click either Full List or Quick List to view a list of parcels within the specified distance of the selected parcel. 

Full List displays a full parcel information card for each parcel found in the search.

Quick List displays just owner address information for each parcel found in the search.

11– Other Features:

Map Size - Change the size of the map image using the three buttons in the upper right.  A smaller map will draw faster and is recommended for slower internet connections.

Map Scale - The current map scale is displayed in near the bottom right of the map interface.

Overview Window - Shows your current map location in Red, relative to the full town or city view.

12– Map Feature Description (What am I seeing?):