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Downloading layers
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Getting Started » Downloading layers
Spatial layers can be downloaded as either as an image of the layer (in jpeg, pdf, or png format) or spatial data (in zipped Shapefile, GML, CSV, Excel, or GeoJSON format). The CSV and Excel formats work best for datasets with point geometry. To download an image or…
Layers and Maps
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » About the Skeena Maps Portal » Layers and Maps
In the Skeena Maps portal, spatial data are displayed as layers and maps. A layer is a single spatial dataset with a single theme and geometry, while a map is a collection of two or more layers. Types of layers include: Rasters – grid-based…
Add new layers
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Building a map » Add new layers
To add layers to the map, click the add layer symbol at the left of the map view. This will open the catalog where you can search for layers. Once you have found a layer of interest, click the plus symbol to add it to the map.
Searching for layers and maps
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Getting Started » Searching for layers and maps
Search using the main text search bar Search terms can be entered into the search bar at the top of the page. This search will return both layers and maps with the search term in the title. The search bar will also suggest maps and layers by title as you type. …
SMP FAQs
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » SMP FAQs
Here are some answers to frequently asked questions related to the Skeena Maps Portal. If you are not able to find the answer you are looking for, please send us your questions at info@skeenatrust.ca. Why is my layer not showing up in the Map Tool? Some of the…
Change the layer drawing order
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Building a map » Change the layer drawing order
Layers are drawn on the map in the order that they are listed in the layer list. This means that features from layers at the top of the list are drawn on top of features from layers lower on the list. When you have added several layers to the map, you may want to…
Filtering search results
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Getting Started » Filtering search results
There are several ways to sort and filter layers and maps in the Skeena Maps Portal: Sorting search results Search results can be sorted by upload date (‘Most Recent’ or ‘Least Recent’), popularity, or in alphabetical order. …
Getting Started
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Getting Started
The following provides an overview of the layout and features offered by the Skeena Maps Portal. Use the navigation tabs on the left hand side or jump to specific topics using the links below: Searching for layers and maps Downloading layers Print a pdf of a layer…
Query object on map
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Query object on map
Similarly to the query tool available in the map window on a layer or map page, you can reveal attributes associated with a specific feature using the query tool: Reveal the query tool by clicking on the box with “…” on the bottom right-hand-side…
Categories
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » About the Skeena Maps Portal » Categories
Layers and maps in the Skeena Maps Portal are organized into categories, similar to those used in the Skeena Salmon Data Centre. The categories are predefined to align with the eight broad topics identified in the Information Management Plan. These categories…
About the Skeena Maps Portal
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » About the Skeena Maps Portal
The Skeena Maps Portal provides a collaborative mapping environment for organizations operating within the Skeena Watershed. The portal is intended to complement the data stored within the Skeena Salmon Data Centre by providing expanded functionality to explore spatial…
Filter layer by area or attribute
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Filter layer by area or attribute
Some layers support advanced queries, which allow for filtering or searching layer features based on particular attributes and/or area. This functionality is not available for Remote Layers. There are two ways of conducting an advanced query: through the layer filter…
Building a map
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Building a map
Any user can create a map, but you must have an account and be logged in to save the map. See Saving a map for more information on account creation and instructions on saving the map. Open the Map Tool either by selecting “Create Map” under the top Maps…
Layer listing
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Layer listing
Layers by topic. Public layers only. Indicate WMS layers somehow? Also can link to layer page with URL. Topic Layers Source Base Map – Locations Major Cities DataBC Base Map – Transportation …
Using the Map Tool
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool
Open the map tool by clicking on the View Layer or View Map button on a layer or map preview page. The Map Tool provides additional functionality including: A) Measure distances and areas; B) Save and download customized maps; C) Add or remove layers; D) Search for…
Creating an account
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Creating an account
Any user can explore and view layers, print existing maps, and create new maps, but you must have an account and be logged in to save the map. You also need an account to view private datasets and use the collaboration features available for groups. Please send us an…
Measuring distances and areas
Skeena Maps Portal Help Pages » Using the Map Tool » Measuring distances and areas
The Measure tool can be used to measure lengths, areas, or bearings on the map and converted to spatial layers. Click on the options menu at the top right-hand-side of the map tool page (shown at “A”) Select the Measure tool from the options menu at…
Tag Vocabulary
Skeena Salmon Data Centre Help Pages » Tag Vocabulary
Tags or keywords are assigned to datasets based on dataset content to improve the searchability and identification of datasets by certain criteria. Tags include topics, themes, and metadata specific to salmon and salmon habitat, and allow for more detailed filtering…
Skeena Knowledge Trust Data Policy
Skeena Knowledge Trust Data Policy
Background This Data Policy informs the data governance of the Skeena Knowledge Trust (SKT) and the approach to managing data hosted on the Skeena Salmon Data Centre (SSDC) and the Skeena Maps Portal (SMP). Data Ownership and Licensing The SKT adheres to the…
Website Terms of Use
Terms of Use » Website Terms of Use
1. Acceptance of Terms By using or visiting the Skeena Salmon Data Centre or the Skeena Maps Portal websites (the “Websites”), you agree to these terms and conditions (the “Terms”). The Skeena Knowledge Trust (the “Trust”) may, in its sole…