Web Map Services
ESRI software users can load IndianaMap layers directly into their software using Web Map Serices (WMS), hosted by
the
Indiana Geological Survey in partnership with IGIC. The goal is to support Open
GIS standards for platform-independent services.
How To Webmap
These instructions are for use with ESRI ArcMap software. Follow them to create a connection to the
map services and use the data in ArcMap.
1. Open ArcMap.
2. Click the Add Data button.
3. In the Add Data dialog box, choose GIS Servers.
4. Double-click Add ArcIMS Server.
5. Enter the URL for the server: http://129.79.145.5
6. Choose from the
framework data services below or the
default All services option and click OK.
Fw_boundaries_govt_units
The different types of boundaries the government uses to organize itself and information.
Fw_cadastral
The basis for all land ownership mapping. It is used to show past, current and future rights and interest
in real property, surveys, legal descriptions, parcels, cadastral reference systems (e.g. PLSS, and publicly
administered parcels like military bases or state parks).
Fw_elevation
Topography and elevations of land surfaces.
Fw_geodetic_control
Reference system of monumented points and GPS control stations.
Fw_hydrography
Surface water features such as lakes, ponds, rivers, streams, canals, and shorelines.
Fw_ortho_imagery
Orthophotography
Fw_transportation
Roads, trails, railroads, waterways, and airports; may include street center line and address range information.
7. In the Add Data dialog box, double-click the http://129.79.145.5 connection to view
available map services.
8. Select one or more map services and click Add to load the map services into ArcMap.
9. After you've established the connection the first time, you can add the services to other map
projects later by simply repeating steps 3, 7 and 8. Add your own data on top. ArcMap will
automatically save the Map Services settings with your .mxd project file.
Additional Web Map Services
(just insert the URL in step 5 above):
Indiana Spatial Data Service at Indiana University
http://gis.iu.edu:8290
Web map services (WMS) and web feature services (WFS) from Purdue University
http://watershed.agriculture.purdue.edu
Kentucky Commonwealth Map
http://kygeonet.ky.gov
AccuWeather live weather feed
http://gis.accuweather.com
Services available through the Geography Network
http://www.geographynetwork.com
Indiana Department of Natural Resources
http://www.dnr.state.in.us
Environmental Protection Agency
http://geodata.epa.gov
City of Evansville
http://www.evansvillegis.com
Huntington County
http://gis.huntington.in.us
Indiana Department of Environmental Management
http://arcims.idem.in.gov
Indiana Geological Survey
http://igs.indiana.edu
City of Indianapolis
http://imaps.indygov.org
Indiana Department of Transportation
http://gismaps.indot.state.in.us
Indiana State Department of Health
http://isdhb01.isdh.state.in.us
Madison County
http://mccog.grwinc.com
The National Map
http://nmviewogc.cr.usgs.gov
Submit your favorite Map Service to IGIC for posting!