GIS (Geographic Information System) mapping
Use the GIS maps to access information about
- Properties
- Cinemas, theatres and museums
- Libraries
- Roads and railways
- Sports facilities
- Car parks
- Schools
- Emergency services
- Political and electoral boundaries
Use the interactive maps
Note: If you are using a dial-up connection the maps may take some time to download. If you would prefer, you can access a wide range of the information available in these maps in text format within the property information pages.
Accessibility and text alternative
Whilst every effort has been made, it is not currently possible to make Geographic Information System (GIS maps) completely accessible to all users.
- You can access a wide range of the information available in these maps in text format within the property information pages.
- If you require help please use the text below or call Mark Barnes, GIS Manager on 01926 456510
Help
Maps available
To view the list of maps available, select the Maps Available tab on the left hand side of the screen. The map layers are organised by category. Select a category to reveal the list of map layers available.
Moving Around the Map
There are various ways to move around the map:
- Zoom In - Select this button to zoom in by a factor of two.
- Zoom Area - Select this button then click and drag a box on the map by holding down the left mouse button. When finished, release the left mouse button and the map will redraw to the area specified.
- Zoom Out - Select this button to zoom out by a factor of two
- Zoom Previous - Takes the map back to its previous view.
- Re-centre Map - Select this button then click on the map to re-centre the map at the position selected.
- “Get Info” – Select this button and click on the property or graphic on the map. The details of that graphic will be shown on the “Map Query Results” tab. Once a property has clearly been identified on the map, clicking on the “Get Info” icon will also open up the property information page in a new window. You will then be able to view a range of property based data.
- Quick help – Tips appear beneath the map and change when you select any of the above buttons.
- Zoom to District - Selecting this prompt will re-draw the map to the full extent of the district.
- Zoom to Parish - Select one of the parishes in this drop down list will re-centre the map to show the full extent of the selected parish.
- Scale 1 - To change the scale that the map is viewed at either select a predefined scale from the drop down list, or click inside the box, and type in the scale you wish to view. Reducing the scale number will zoom in, and increasing the number will zoom out.
It is also possible to use the directional arrows around the outer edge of the map window to manually move around the map. Selecting an arrow will pan half a map window width in the chosen direction.
Printing
The current map can be printed using the print button:
Print - Clicking this button will open up a new window with the current map loaded, ready for printing. In addition, a title can be added by clicking on the named prompt and typing in the title.
Search Tools
- To search for an address within Warwick District select the Search Tools tab. Enter the address details into the relevant boxes. You do not need to know the full address you are searching for. For instance if only the street name is known then the search facility will find all properties on the street name entered.
- Once the address details have been entered select the Search button, this will return either a single address or a list, depending upon the criteria selected.
- Select the “Go” button that appears alongside each address in the Results tab to recentre the map around that address.
- Select an address to view more details about it in a new window.
- If no addresses match the details entered select the Clear Query to start a new search.
Technical information
Please note that this mapping site is designed to be used with the following browsers:
- Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or later
- Netscape 7.2 or later
- Mozilla 1.7.3 or later
- Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or later
In addition, the screen resolution should be set to a minimum of 800 x 600 (1024x768 or greater recommended) . Javascript and style sheets need to be enabled.
Interactive map - Terms and Conditions
Warwick District Council makes every effort to ensure that all of the information displayed on its online mapping service is accurate and up-to-date. However, the data is intended to be illustrative in nature, and therefore does not constitute a legal record. Should further information be required on data shown within any of the maps, please contact the relevant Council Department for assistance.
Furthermore, we can not accept responsibility for any loss or inconvenience caused by reliance on inaccurate material contained in this site alone.
Copyright details
Please note that you are not permitted to copy, otherwise reproduce or download this data other than to make for personal use ONLY.
The Ordnance Survey maps included within this on-line mapping service are provided by Warwick District Council under strict licence from the Ordnance Survey in order to fulfill its public function to publicise local public services.
Please contact Ordnance Survey for advice if you wish to license Ordnance Survey mapping and data for your own use.
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