MONTANA WEBMAPPER

Getting Started with
WEBMAPPER

1. Overview

2. Using Map Tools

Toggle Overview Map
Zoom In
Zoom Out
Zoom to Full Extent
Zoom to Last Full Extent
Pan
Identify
Find
Query
Measure
Set Units
Buffer
Select by Rectangle
Select by Line/Polygon
Clear Selection
Print
Select Sections

3. Using Layers

4. Creating Study Areas

Getting Started with Montana WEBMAPPER GIS Application

Overview:

Welcome to the Montana Board of Oil & Gas Conservation's Montana WebMapper. This application allows users to zoom, pan, identify wells, and create Project Planning and Analysis Reports for Montana. The following is a general overview of the Montana WebMapper application, please refer to the left menu for help with specific questions and instructions.

The interface for the MBOGC's Montana WebMapper was designed to provide a familiar environment for users with varying levels of experience with mapping products. The interface is divided into two sections: Layer Management/Study Areas menu and the map box. The Layer Management/Study Areas menu is located along the left side of the interface and contains the information for each layer and report creation wizard for study areas. The map box is the portion of the interface where the map is drawn.

The Montana WebMapper GIS application starts with a fully extended view of the state of Montana. 

Below is an annotated view of the opening screen:

  1. 1. Tab Selection for Layers and Reports.
  2. 2. Map Tool Buttons
  3. 3. Manage Layers
  4. 4. Layers available at current zoom level
  5. 5. Scale for current map view

 

Disclaimer

Restriction of Liability: Neither ALL Consulting, the Department of Energy, Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation nor any of their employees make any warranty, expressed or implied, or assumes any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information or data provided in this application. The data included in this application could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. ALL Consulting, the the Department of Energy, Montana Board of Oil and Gas Conservation or any another associated affiliate may update, modify, or revise the data in this application at any time, without notice. Please note that decisions should not be made solely on the use of this data; field confirmation is highly recommended.