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GeoTIFF Ontario


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Ontario GeoTIFF Each order contains:
  • a map at the 1 :10,000 or 1:20,000 scale in GeoTIFF format. The coverage of each scale is available here. Each map at the 1:10,000 scale covers 5 km x 5 km and each map at the 1:20,000 scale covers 10 km x 10 km.
  • a TFW georeference file for each mapsheet
  • a TAB georeference file for each mapsheet


SoftMap
GeoTIFF OntarioTM is a map product. It is made of georeferenced digital topographic data, in geotiff format, compressed. The maps were developed by the Ontario Department of Natural Resources in vectorial format and converted to the raster format by Northway-Photomap Inc.

Compatibility
The georeferenced cartographic data of SoftMap GeoTIFF OntarioTM are compatible with most geographic information systems (GIS) software including SoftMap 5, ArcView, Mapinfo, Autocad and Micro Station.

Ontario GeoTIFF - Technical Specifications

  • File format: a Packbits compressed TIFF, 254 dpi, 256 colors* (8 bits)
  • Georeference file formats: TIFF (Geotiff), TAB (Map Info) and TFW (World File)
  • Resolution is 2 meter for maps at the 1:10,000 scale and 4 meter for maps at the 1:20,000 scale.
  • The numerical files are georeferenced in UTM NAD83. The mapsheets created in NAD27 (76) have been converted to NAD83.
  • The maps are supplied in NAD 83 but the grid can be in NAD 27 (76) from the original design.
  • The maps are collarless.
  • The product can be delivered on CD-ROM or via FTP.

Geographical Coverage
About 10,000 maps are available. See Maps. They cover Southern and Central Ontario.

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