What are the differences between the Simple Map Viewer and the Advanced Map Viewer?
The Simple Map Viewer is designed for viewing one map theme at a time. Each map theme such as Inland Wetland Soils or Aquifer Protection Areas covers a single topic or theme. These are commonly referred to as thematic maps. The Simple Map Viewer is relatively easy to use and provides a fixed list of thematic maps to choose from. The Advanced Map Viewer is designed for viewing a map theme you author yourself by including the individual data layers that best suit your need. The flexiblity of combining different data layers to create your own map theme differentiates the Advanced Map Viewer from the Simple Map Viewer. Although slightly more complicated to use, the Advanced Map Viewer will show more information on a map than the Simple Map Viewer. For example, with the Advanced Map Viewer, you may combine Aquifer Protection Areas, Water Quality Classifications, and Elevation Contours into one map theme and display it with or without photography in the background. Additionally, you can elec
