Mapping Resources

Area of Interest Evaluation

An area of Interest evaluation is a report generated from the mapping tool by comparing your Area of Interest (AOI) to map layers that were selected as most relevant to a natural resource application.

• Area of Interest Evaluation Information Page

 

Mapping Tools

A list of free web based mapping programs and tools that are supported by the BC Provincial Government. The list includes a comparison of each of the mapping programs so you can easily decide which one is most suitable for your needs.

• Mapping Tools

 

Geomark Web Service

This tool will convert your spatial file from one format to another. There are many different file formats to choose from. You can also create a URL of your spatial file that you can share with others.

• Geomark Quick Reference Document 

 

Supported Spatial File Formats

BC Provincial Government supports a wide variety of spatial file formats. When a client submits an application for a licence, permit, registration or other authorization, they are often required to submit a spatial file of the area they wish to conduct business in. The Supported Spatial File formats document lists/explains some of commonly used formats accepted with those applications.

• The Supported Spatial File formats

 

Map Projection and Coordinate Systems

A brief description of what projections and coordinate systems are, which ones are widely used in the BC Provincial Government.

• Projection and Coordinate Systems 101