Product Name:  VGIS_BaseMap Web Map Service

Description: The "VGIS_BaseMap" (VT GIS Basemap) product allows users to get a GIS basemap of Vermont without actually downloading any data (including 0.5 meter black/white and 1 meter color imagery). Its a Web Map Service (WMS) which can be viewed using one of the following products:

Software Requirements (one of the following)

  • ESRI ArcMap 9.3+

OGC WMS GetCapabilities URL:

http://maps.vcgi.org/arcgis/services/basemap_services/VGIS_BASEMAP_OS_SP/MapServer/WMSServer?VERSION=1.1.1&REQUEST=GetCapabilities&SERVICE=WMS

Internet Connection:
You must have an Internet connection to use the VGIS_BaseMap web map service. A DSL, cable, or other high bandwidth connection is the best option.

Procedures:

  1. Install one of the products listed above (if you haven't already).
  2. Use the following procedures to add the VGIS_Basemap service in ArcMap.
    1. Startup ArcMap 9.3+
    2. Click the "Add Data" button.
    3. Double click on the "GIS Servers" icon in your catalog, then double click "Add ArcGIS Server".
    4. Select "Use GIS Services".
    5. Internet Server URL = http://maps.vcgi.org/arcgis/services.
    6. Click Finish
    7. Double-click on the new "arcgis on maps.vcgi.org" connection.
    8. Browse to basemap_services folder and select "VGIS_BASEMAP_OS_SP" (VT State Plane) or "VGIS_BASEMAP_OS_WM" (Web Mercator). Click Add.
    9. That should do it.
  • Alternatively just click here to open an ArcGIS Desktop layer file with reference to the basemap and imagery services.

 

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