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.
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Displays the legends of the data layers that are visible on the map |
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Use this to turn data layers on and off, change layer transparency, and perform other layer-related tasks |
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Provides a selection of basemaps that can be used in the Mapper |
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Provides a quick and easy way to view and save different geographic areas |
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Allows you to perform various queries on the land status layers |
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Allows you to search for, and add, additional data layers to the Mapper |
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Allows you to temporarily make a data layer invisible so that you can better see the layers underneath |
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Gets the coordinates of a point on the map that you click, and presents the coordinates in various formats |
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Allows you to find the distance and direction between places on the map |
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Allows you share a customized view of the R7 Land Mapper with others via URL |
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Gives a bit of background information about the FWS Region 7 Land Mapper |
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Allows you draw shapes and text on the map and obtain distance and area measurements |
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This is another tool that allows you to measure distances and areas on the map |
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Prints the currently viewed map and/or saves it to a file |
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Shows detailed information about features in various data layers |
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Zooms and pans the map to a place name or street address that you enter |
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Displays the map coordinates at the location of the cursor on the map |
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Zooms in on an area of the map |
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Zooms out on an area of the map |
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Restores the default map view |
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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