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Map Production and Printing




Overview of Map Products
MassGIS maintains color Hewlett-Packard inkjet plotters to produce maps from the EOEA geographic database. MassGIS has prepared a number of MAP "THEMES" to facilitate distribution of frequently requested GIS data in the form of maps. All maps are prepared when ordered and display the most current data. MassGIS does not produce custom maps. Map products include:
  • DEP MCP 21e Site Maps:
    • Cost: $35.00 for the first sheet, $5.00 for additional copies of the same map.
    • Size: 8" x 11", printed on an HP color Laserjet.
    • Scale: 1:15,000
    • When ordering, you must provide UTM, Latitude-Longitude, or Mass. Stateplane coordinates for the site you wish to have mapped.
      No site maps can be produced without coordinates
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  • Standard Large Format Maps:
    • Cost: $40.00 for the first sheet, $5.00 for additional copies of the same map.
    • Maximum size: 33" x 46" (based on area mapped), printed on an HP color plotter.
    • Scale: 1:25,000 for most maps (large areas may be plotted at smaller scales)
    • When ordering, you pick your area of interest from the list OR  (for some map themes) you can provide UTM, Latitude-Longitude, or Mass. Stateplane coordinates (NAD83 Meters) for the center point you wish to have mapped.
    • Themes available are listed on the Map Themes page.
       
  • Other Large Format Maps:
    • Cost: $15.00 - $25.00 per map sheet.
    • Size: 24" x 26" or 33" x 46", printed on an HP color plotter.
    • Includes Statewide Land Conservation Plan map, Wetlands on Orthophoto maps, DEP Eelgrass Resource maps and Wetlnad Habitat maps. Details are listed on the Large Format Map order form.
       
    All large format maps are printed on white, HP Coated paper. Printing on mylar or other media is not supported. Site Maps are usually run several times a week and are mailed the following business day. You may indicate the shipping method on the order form .


How to Order Maps

Payment
    An invoice for total fees will be included with your order. Payment is to be made via check or money order made out to the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. We do not accept cash or credit cards.

    Note about Charges: The Massachusetts Legislature established a schedule of fees to be charged by EOEA for digital data and cartographic services under the Budget Control and Reform Act of 1989 (Ch.653, §138). Each product is placed in a price category according to the complexity of the data or service. The charges are intended to recover the costs of labor, materials, and computer processing timeexpended in fulfilling requests. Call (617) 626-1057 for more information.


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