The Tools


Below is a short description of the Land Mapper's various tools. Refer to the individual topics within this section for additional details on using the tools.






Legend

Displays the legends of the data layers that are visible on the map



Data Layers

Use this to turn data layers on and off, change layer transparency, and perform other layer-related tasks



Basemap

Provides a selection of basemaps that can be used in the Mapper



Bookmarks

Provides a quick and easy way to view and save different geographic areas



Query

Allows you to perform various queries on the land status layers



Add Data

Allows you to search for, and add, additional data layers to the Mapper



Swipe

Allows you to temporarily make a data layer invisible so that you can better see the layers underneath



Get Coordinates

Gets the coordinates of a point on the map that you click, and presents the coordinates in various formats



Find Distance and Direction

Allows you to find the distance and direction between places on the map



Share

Allows you share a customized view of the R7 Land Mapper with others via URL



About the Land Mapper

Gives a bit of background information about the FWS Region 7 Land Mapper



Drawing Tools

Allows you draw shapes and text on the map and obtain distance and area measurements



Measure

This is another tool that allows you to measure distances and areas on the map



Print

Prints the currently viewed map and/or saves  it to a file



Attribute Table

Shows detailed information about features in various data layers



Location Search

Zooms and pans the map to a place name or street address that you enter



Coordinates

Displays the map coordinates at the location of the cursor on the map



Zoom In

Zooms in on an area of the map



Zoom Out

Zooms out on an area of the map



Default View

Restores the default map view



Overview Map

Displays the location of the current map view within an overview





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