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Map layer selector

The map layer selector enables you to select various pieces of information to display on the map. The first step is to select a base map, which shows the fundamental information, on top of which lies the council's data. (The default base map will automatically be selected). The base map needs to be changed if you wish to view aerial photography, geology or historical maps as the background.

Other layers can be added by clicking the relevant boxes, up to a maximum of five layers.

Change displayed layers

Layers that have been selected from the Map Layer Selector can be taken out of the map window by de-selecting the relevant layer. Use the left-hand mouse button to select the layer you would like to turn off. Click over the tick, and the layer will become de-selected. Click on the 'Change' button for the map to be updated.

The 'reset' button reverts any selections that you have made.

Zoom in tool

This tool allows you to zoom into the map: it will enlarge any area you wish to look at in more detail.

Move the arrow cursor over the 'Zoom In' button, click once with the left-hand mouse button. Move the cursor to the area of the map you wish to enlarge. Click the left-hand mouse button once, this will enlarge the map by a fixed amount (the place you clicked the cursor will now be at the centre of the enlarged map).

Zoom out tool

This tool allows you to zoom out of the map: it will show you a wider area of the map on screen, but with less detail.

Move the arrow cursor over the 'Zoom Out' button, click once with the left-hand mouse button. Move the cursor over the map. Click the left-hand mouse button once, to zoom out from the map by a fixed amount (The place you clicked the cursor will now be at the centre of the map).

Move to point tool

This tool allows you to centre the map at a selected location.

Move the arrow cursor over the 'move to point' tool, click once with the left-hand mouse button. Move the cursor over the map to the location that you would like to centre the map on. Click the left-hand mouse button (The place you clicked the cursor will now be at the centre of the map).

Information tool

This tool allows you to call up any information relating to a selected point/feature on the map.

Pass the arrow cursor over the 'Information Tool' button, click once with the left-hand mouse button. Move the cursor over a feature and click once. Any stored information relating to this selected feature will be listed at the top of the page. This, for example, may include a description of the feature. If the information is underlined this is a 'hyperlink' - clicking on it will give further information, for example a photo or a link to a related website.

Level of zoom tool

This tool allows you to zoom the map in or out to a specified level.

Move the arrow cursor over any of the bars, including the plus or minus. Click the left-hand mouse button and the map will zoom to that level.

Move map tool

The buttons around the edge of the map allow you to move the map in any direction.

Move the arrow cursor over any of the four buttons around the edge of the map. Click the left-hand mouse button and the map will move the map accordingly.

If you have any comments about Calderdale Maps Online then please e-mail maps@calderdale.gov.uk.

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