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Welcome to the Oregon Explorer mapping tools.  These tools have features tailored for users with a variety of map-making skills and experience using Geographic Information Systems (GIS). You can create your own maps of any area within Oregon using the Explorer collection of geographic data layers.

There are two views of the mapping tool to accommodate the needs of novices and experts alike.

Using our basic mapping tool requires three easy steps. First, select what to map.  Second, choose where you want the map centered. You can enter an address, a place name like a city or town name, or you can select all of Oregon. Once you have selected what and where to map, you get a “live” map. With the “live” map, you can zoom in and out, turn on and off map layers, and identify map features. You can also print or email your map.

Use the advanced mapping tool if you are familiar with basic GIS mapping techniques. You will be able to create maps using all available data layers and make use of the advanced tool set.

To quickly learn how to use the advanced mapping tool, read our mapping tools tutorial and click on the help links within the mapping tools.