Below are a list of commonly asked questions and answers that will help you use the mapping service.
Several data layers should load upon initialization of the map. These layers include BSCSP project locations, stationary CO2 emission sources, and a street map provided by ESRI. Buttons in the upper right control the base map, which can be changed to a satellite view, topographic, or physical map. Additionally, by clicking on the “More…” button you will find data layers created by BSCSP and demographic data provided by ESRI’s online data service.
An overview map is provided for easy reference and navigation. Click on the arrow in the lower right corner to expand the overview map. There is also a scale bar in the lower left for reference and a zoom bar for navigation. It is also convenient to use the wheel on your mouse to zoom in and out of the map, and when the hand icon is visible, simply click and hold the left mouse button to drag the map.
Two static legends are provided, and the BSCSP data legend will be open when you start the map. It can be minimized and closed using the buttons in the legend window. To open the legend, click the legend icon in the header bar. You can also move the window by clicking and holding the left mouse button on the window title bar and dragging it.
Along the top header there are icons for several tools. Clicking these will bring up various moveable pop-ups with additional functionality. A brief description of each follows:
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Use the preset bookmarks to quickly zoom to relevant scales, or set your own. |
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Look up an address and zoom to that point. |
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Search graphically (or by text) for data layer attributes, and zoom to selected features by double-clicking the result. |
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Live GeoRSS feeds provide near real-time information about earthquakes or carbon sequestration related news. |
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Use the drawing tool to annotate the map with text, points, or polygons. |
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Within the drawing tool, use the measure feature to find the length or area of a line or polygon. |
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The print tool allows you to print your custom map. |
The Interactive Carbon Atlas is a mash-up of several data layers. Although presented together to provide regional context, the methodology for creation of each data layer varies. Accuracy depends on several factors including the resolution of input data, geoprocessing and analysis steps, and projection and visualization of the final data points and polygons. Although zoom limits are not set in the map, user should realize that the data is meant to highlight regional resource estimates and sources. We also acknowledge that the data is not comprehensive. Our database continues to grow with annual updates, improved methodologies and new data sources. For more detailed information about the accuracy of individual map layer, view our Data Resources page.
The layer tree (listed beneath the More... button) controls the way the data in the map frame draw. The first data layers in the list will draw last, and the last layers in the list will draw first. In general, the layer list will be organized with points at the top, then lines, then polygons. The TOC is organized this way so that points and lines will draw on top of polygons and not be covered by polygon data.
The current framework does not support legend printing at this time. We suggest that you view our Map Gallery to download and print pre-configured thematic maps. Check back as we continue to add new features to the Interactive Carbon Atlas.