Introduction

This tutorial will explain how to use the Ontario’s Crown Land Use Policy Atlas (the Atlas) Interactive Map Browser (Map Browser). The tutorial will help you learn about the functions of the Map Browser including viewing and producing maps and finding land use information.

Before you begin

Things to consider before you begin browsing the data and creating your map.

1. The approximate location of the area you want to see.
2. How much detail you want your map to have. This is dependent on map scale and the layers you choose.

Note: The intent of the Map Browser is to provide land use information. For other government mapping utilities or products, visit: Ontario Maps - MNR Mapping Related Sites.

Map Browser Window

The Map Browser opens in a new window which is divided into six parts:

1. Header
2. Main Map Frame
3. Information Frame
4. Tab Bar
5. Tool Bar
6. Status Bar

Within the Header, you can close the Map Browser, bring up the Help screen, and switch to the French version of the Map Browser.

The Main Map Frame is where the interactive map is displayed. Beside it is the Information Frame which displays information about the Map Browser as well as information and options related to the map you are creating and/or working within.

Above the Main Map Frame and Information Frame are the Tab Bar and the Tool Bar where the Map Browser Utilities are found. Map Browser Utilities allow you to access information about the Map Browser, to find a specific location, to add and change information to your map, to view land use information associated with your map, and to store, print and send maps.

The Status Bar at the bottom of the Map Browser Window displays the map scale and the map tool you are working with.

Visit the links provided for more detailed information about how to use the Atlas’ Map Browser Utilities and Tools.

Continue to 'Map Browser Utilities'...

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