Basemap WMS

Identification Information

Citation Information

Originator	Maine Office of GIS
Publication Date	06/2010
Title	Basemap WMS
Online Linkage	http://www.maine.gov/geolib/wms.htm

Abstract

This OGC-compliant web mapping service (WMS) provides basemap data for Maine. Airports, roads, topography, boundaries and hydrography are included in this basemap WMS service.

Purpose

General mapping, planning, and other municipal uses.

Supplemental Information

Information on how to use WMS and tips for using WMS services for various GIS software can be found at the bottom of the GeoLibrary webpage. http://www.maine.gov/geolib/wms.htm

Status

Progress	Complete
Maintenance and Update Frequency	As needed

Keywords

Theme	Transportation, Elevation, InlandWaters, Boundaries (ISO Keyword Thesaurus)
Place	Maine, USA (Maine GIS Thesaurus - Theme)

Access Constraints

None

Use Constraints

None

Contact Organization

Maine Office of GIS

Contact Position

GIS Coordinator

Address Type

mailing address

Address

State House Station #174

City

Augusta

State or Province

Maine

Postal Code

04333

Country

USA

Contact Voice Telephone

207-624-7700

Contact Facsimile Telephone

207-287-3842

Contact Electronic Mail Address

OIT.Customer-Support@maine.gov

Hours of Service

9 am to 5 pm - Monday-Friday - EST

Direct Spatial Reference Method

Vector

Horizontal Datum Name

D_WGS_1984

Entity Type Label

Basemap WMS

Entity Type Definition

WMS basemap viewer

Entity Type Definition Source

MEGIS

Attribute Label

Airports

Attribute Definition

Airport runways in Maine

Attribute Definition Source

MEGIS

Beginning Date of Attribute Values

Attribute Label

Roads

Attribute Definition

Road data for Maine

Attribute Definition Source

MEGIS

Beginning Date of Attribute Values

Attribute Label

Topography

Attribute Definition

Elevation contours

Attribute Definition Source

MEGIS

Beginning Date of Attribute Values

Attribute Label

Boundaries

Attribute Definition

Municipal and county boundaries for Maine

Attribute Definition Source

MEGIS

Beginning Date of Attribute Values

Attribute Label

Hydrography

Attribute Definition

Streams, lakes and rivers for Maine

Attribute Definition Source

MEGIS

Beginning Date of Attribute Values

Attribute Label

Base

Attribute Definition

Cartographic background

Attribute Definition Source

MEGIS

Beginning Date of Attribute Values

Contact Organization

Maine Office of GIS

Contact Position

GIS Coordinator

Address Type

mailing address

Address

State House Station #174

City

Augusta

State or Province

Maine

Postal Code

04333

Country

USA

Contact Voice Telephone

207-624-7700

Contact Facsimile Telephone

207-287-3842

Contact Electronic Mail Address

OIT.Customer-Support@maine.gov

Hours of Service

9 am to 5 pm - Monday through Friday - EST

Format Name

WMS

Format Version Number

1.1

Format Specification

OpenGIS (OGC) Web Map Service (WMS)

Network Resource Name

http://www.maine.gov/geolib/wms.htm

[accinstr]

The Maine Office of GIS and the GeoLibrary Board provide web mapping services to distribute aerial photos, basemap and other digital data. A WMS is not a web application which you can see in a web browser; rather, it requires you to add the service to a GIS software application.

Fees

Free service

Turnaround

Immediate from GeoLibrary website

Metadata Reference Information

Metadata Date

20100616

Metadata Contact

Contact Organization	Maine Office of GIS
Contact Position	GIS Coordinator
Address Type	mailing address
Address	State House Station #174
City	Augusta
State or Province	Maine
Postal Code	04333
Country	USA
Contact Voice Telephone	207-624-7700
Contact Facsimile Telephone	207-287-3842