Layers: Clicking this button will show you the layers that you can remove from the mapping application. Unchecking one of these layers will allow you to view the map without seeing the unchecked layer.

Query: This feature is another way to search for a property by PIN. This is particularly helpful if you have multiple properties all listed under one pin. Searching for a PIN this way will highlight all parcels that are listed under a single pin.

Draw: This feature allows a user to draw on the mapping portal. Users can draw points, lines, polygons, and even add their own labels to the map (note*: any labels will not be saved on the map, they will be available on the printout).

Basemap Gallery: If you would prefer to view your parcel against a different background (such as a topographic map or a street map) you can choose a new background or “Basemap” here.

Measurement tool: Use the measurement tool to find area, length, or GPS coordinates. (Not for engineering grade work!)

This feature allows you to draw a shape and see its approximate area. To find area, click the area button. Choose a unit of measurement from the drop-down menu on the right. Single click to place your first vertex. Continue to add vertexes with single clicks. Double click to close your polygon. The area of the polygon will appear under “Measurement Result” in the information box on the right of the screen.

To find length: Click the distance button. Choose a unit of measurement from the drop-down menu on the right. Single click to begin measurement. Continue to single click to add vertices to the line. Double click to end the line. The length will appear in the information box to the right.

To find coordinates of a point: Click the location button. Choose either degrees or DMS (degrees, minutes, seconds). The Latitude and Longitude will appear under measurement result in the box on the right of the screen.

To print or save a map on your computer: Click the print icon on the top right of your screen. Change the map title to suit your needs. Choose the size and orientation using the Layout drop-down menu. Choose a format to save map in. PDF will work for most computers. Click “Print.” An icon labeled with the title you chose will appear in the information box. Clicking this icon will bring up the map in a new tab in your browser. From here you can either print the map or save it to your computer.

Select Parcels and Improvements: This tool allows you to search and select either a Parcel PIN or an Improvement PIN on the map. It highlights any polygons or points that match the PIN that is searched by the user.

Search By Property: This tool allows a user to place a point on the map and search for properties within a buffer distance (e.g. 500 feet) of the polygon where the point is located. Once executed the tool will select all parcels within the chosen buffer distance.

Notification Search: This tool is similar to the "Search By Property" tool; however, the buffer emanates from the point on the map. 

Swipe Tool: This tool allows a user to swipe the chosen underlying layer of their choice (usually an aerial image layer) to see a change between two layers of interest. For example, the user can choose to swipe between the 2013 aerial and basemap that includes the 2016 aerial. 

Help: This button opens a pop-up window with information directing the user to help pages on the Luzerne County GIS/Mapping Website.