GISsurfer

GISsurfer is an interactive online mapping tool designed to simplify access to geospatial data for a broad audience. It enables users to explore GIS data layers from thousands of server addresses, eliminating the need for specialized GIS software or extensive GIS expertise. The platform provides a user-friendly interface for interacting with diverse datasets, making it accessible for both casual users and those with more specific mapping requirements. This service aims to democratize access to valuable geographic information.

The tool features a variety of basemaps, including topographic maps, aerial imagery, and National Geographic options, which significantly enhance the visual context for displayed GIS layers. Users can also create custom map links to easily share specific map views or data combinations with others. Furthermore, GISsurfer supports the generation of georeferenced JPGs and PNGs, allowing for the export of map views with embedded spatial information for use in other applications.

Functionality extends seamlessly to both mobile and non-mobile devices, offering intuitive touch and mouse interfaces, respectively. Key features include precise geolocation capabilities, a robust search function for finding specific locations or data, and the display of USNG, MGRS, and UTM gridlines and labels. These elements collectively provide comprehensive navigational and spatial referencing capabilities for diverse mapping tasks.