Before You Begin
Before you get too wrapped up in working with the Land Mapper, it's a good idea to glance over a few things that will make using the Mapper easier and more efficient. These topics are listed under First Things First and will give you a background understanding of the land status layers that are contained in the Mapper, as well as a basic understanding of key geographic concepts such as datums, projections, and coordinate systems. It is also a good idea to read the topic about how the Mapper interacts with your web browser and Internet connection. Following are a few additional things to consider.
The Land Mapper is a Viewer, Not a Full-featured GIS
This version of the Land Mapper is intended to be a user-friendly tool for viewing the land ownership within the Alaska National Wildlife Refuges. As such, it provides read-only access to the land status database - web-based editing of the underlying GIS data is not supported, and there are no future plans to enable web-based editing functions. Additionally, many abilities of a full-featured GIS are not currently present in the Mapper. However, as with all things computer-related, newer software versions typically provide increased capabilities and functions. As new software versions are released, they will be evaluated with respect to enhancing the functionality of the Mapper.
Future Data Layers
Currently, the Land Mapper is focused on the surface and subsurface estate land status. However, it is flexible enough to accommodate additional data layers, such as USFWS administrative sites, ANCSA 17(b) public easements, and visitor facilities. These layers will be added in future updates of the Mapper, as time and resources allow.
Software Platform
The Land Mapper has been built using ESRI's ArcGIS Online system, which utilizes Javascript and HTML 5 to provide universal access on many types of devices. The Mapper can be used with any device or web browser that can connect to the Internet. However, note that although the Mapper can be viewed on a tablet or phone, the Mapper is designed for viewing on a larger screen. The Mapper's usability on a low-resolution monitor or small-screened device will be greatly impaired.
Tips and Warnings
Tips and Warnings - if applicable to a topic - are displayed at the bottom of the pages. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of a page to see if these apply to the topic you're viewing.
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The Region 7 Land Mapper was developed, and is maintained by, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Region 7, Division of Realty. Questions, comments,and suggestions should be directed to ak_realty@fws.gov
This page was last updated: Thursday, March 13, 2025