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Digital Mapping Disc

Upon written request only the City will provide a digital mapping disk for the cost $282.50 ($250.00 plus $32.50 HST). The disc contains topographic mapping and related files in either AutoCAD DWG format or ESRI Shape file format. The contents of the disk are listed below. All files are referenced to the City's NAD'83 (Original) 6 degree UTM coordinate system and are provided at UTM grid projection scale. Depending on the version ordered you will either need a program capable of reading AutoCAD 2010 DWG files or ESRI Shape Files in order to read the data.

To purchase the disc, please read to order a disc below.

Consultants working under contract with the City are expected to use the most recent mapping data and can acquire the mapping disc at no cost. Eligible Consultants must submit the request for the digital information in writing as noted below even when requesting an update. The letter must reference the project and identify the City's project manager for verification.

Government and educational institutions can acquire the mapping disc for no cost provided they submit the request in writing in the approved form (see below).

The current (2012) Mapping disc contains the following information:

  • Colour Digital Orthoimagery of the City contained in one "SID" MG3 file and a "SID" world file. The orthoimagery is provided at 15 cm pixel resolution with a 50:1 compression ratio. In order to use the orthoimagery the user must download a "MrSID" viewer or an appropriate plug-in extension for their particular software program. The orthoimagery is based on April 2012 aerial photography.
  • 1:2000 topographic vector mapping in AutoCAD 2010 DWG format in 135 2km square tiles. Each tile contains two files, one containing the 2D planimmetry and the second containing 3D contours and spot elevations. A grid index file and a street name file is provided for reference. The topographic information included is essentially identical to the City's original 1:2000 Ontario Base Mapping and is based on April 2012 aerial photography.
  • Single line street map is contained in a single AutoCAD 2010 DWG file. This map was last revised August 2012.
  • Double line street map with street index is contained in three AutoCAD 2010 DWG files. This map was last revised September 2012.
  • Assessment Parcel Mapping for the City in a single AutoCAD 2010 DWG file. This file was last updated August 2012

HTML help files are also included to assist the user.

Upon request, the City can also provide the Single Line street map, 1:2000 vector mapping (in themes), and Assessment Parcel Mapping in ESRI Shape File format.

To order a disc the end user must submit a written request in this format. In the case of a business, this request should be on corporate letterhead stationery. Requests from the end user's agent or consultant are not acceptable and will not be processed. The City considers the end user to be the person or entity which retains the copyright to the product for which the mapping data is needed. The letter must explain how the information is to be used, it being noted that mapping cannot be used in commercial products or otherwise redistributed without the express permission of the Corporation of the City of London.

A letter in the approved form together with a non-post dated cheque made payable to "Treasurer - City of London" should be forwarded to:

Digital Mapping Disc

Geomatics Division

Room L106, City Hall

300 Dufferin Ave.

P.O. Box 5035

London ON N6A 4L9

The disc (DVD format) will only be shipped after the request has been approved and payment has been received. Prepayment is required. The disc will be mailed unless other arrangements are made at the customer's expense.

Defective discs will be replaced at no charge only after being first returned to the above address. Refunds will not be provided.

The mapping is only provided under the following terms:

  1. Limited licence grant. The Corporation of the City of London grants to the "Licensee" a non-exclusive, non-transferable limited licence to use the mapping data without fee. Licensee may make copies and distribute complete, unmodified copies of the mapping data within the Licensee's organization only.
  2. Restrictions. The mapping data is copyrighted information of The Corporation of the City of London. The mapping data may not be sold, leased or assigned in whole or in part. The mapping data cannot be used in commercial products without the express permission of the City of London and it must not be used or posted on an external website.
  3. No warranty. The mapping data is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind, either expressed or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. The Corporation of the City of London assumes no liability for any alleged or actual, incidental or consequential damages resulting from the furnishing, performance or use of this mapping data.

If you have any questions please contact:


Environmental and Engineering Services Department

Corporation of the City of London

Room L106, City Hall

300 Dufferin Ave.

P.O. Box 5035

London, ON N6A 4L9

t: 519 661-2500 ext 4908

f: 519 661-6422