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Symbol Manager dialog window |
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Range, Township Number in the Symbol Manager dialog window |
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Range, Township Number dialog window |
Line Leader
Add a leader to an existing piece of annotation. The leader style cannot be modified.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Select the Line Leader tool.
- Click near the annotation you would like to leader, and the following dialog will appear.
Leader Selection dialog window - Select the type of leader you would like to create.
Leader Selection dialog window with Transportation feature type selected. Note: It is important to make an accurate leader type selection, as this information is used in the conversion of the annotation layer to the S_Label_Ld layer. The S_Label_Ld layer is required, according to specifications in FEMA’s Appendix L.
- Click OK to continue.
- Click on the map at each point where you want to add a vertex to the leader.
- Double click the feature to end the leader.
Dot Leader
Add a leader with a dot ending to an existing piece of annotation. The leader style cannot be modified.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Select the Dot Leader tool.
- Click near the annotation you would like to leader, and the following dialog will appear.
Leader Selection dialog window - Select the type of leader you would like to create.
Leader Selection dialog window with Transportation feature type selected. Note: It is important to make an accurate leader type selection, as this information is used in the conversion of the annotation layer to the S_Label_Ld layer. The S_Label_Ld layer is required, according to specifications in FEMA’s Appendix L.
- Click OK to continue.
- Click on the map at each point where you want to add a vertex to the leader.
- Double click the feature to end the leader.
Arrow Leader
Add a leader with an arrowhead end to an existing piece of annotation. The leader style cannot be modified.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Select the Arrow Leader tool.
- Click near the annotation you would like to leader, and the following dialog will appear.
Leader Selection dialog window - Select the type of leader you would like to create.
Leader Selection dialog window with Transportation feature type selected. Note: It is important to make an accurate leader type selection, as this information is used in the conversion of the annotation layer to the S_Label_Ld layer. The S_Label_Ld layer is required, according to specifications in FEMA’s Appendix L.
- Click OK to continue.
- Click on the map at each point where you want to add a vertex to the leader.
- Double click the feature to end the leader.
Vector Gutter
A vector or cartographic gutter is used to denote a boundary between flood hazard zones, for example between an A and an AE zone. This symbol style cannot be modified.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Select the Vector Gutter tool.
- Click on the map at each point where you want to add a vertex to the gutter.
- Double click to end the line.
DOQQ Line Leader
This tool will add a leader to the map with a heavy line weight so that it is more visible on an orthophoto base-map. The line style cannot be modified.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Select the DOQQ Line Leader tool.
- Click near the annotation you would like to leader, and the following dialog will appear.
Leader Selection dialog window - Select the type of leader you would like to create.
Leader Selection dialog window with Transportation feature type selected. Note: It is important to make an accurate leader type selection, as this information is used in the conversion of the annotation layer to the S_Label_Ld layer. The S_Label_Ld layer is required, according to specifications in FEMA’s Appendix L.
- Click OK to continue.
- Click on the map at each point where you want to add a vertex to the leader.
- Double click the feature to end the leader.
DOQQ Dot Leader
This tool will add a leader with a dot or meatball end with a heavy line weight. It will be more visible on an orthophoto base map. The line style cannot be modified.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Select the DOQQ Dot Leader tool.
- Click near the annotation you would like to leader, and the following dialog will appear.
Leader Selection dialog window - Select the type of leader you would like to create.
Leader Selection dialog window with Transportation feature type selected. Note: It is important to make an accurate leader type selection, as this information is used in the conversion of the annotation layer to the S_Label_Ld layer. The S_Label_Ld layer is required, according to specifications in FEMA’s Appendix L.
- Click OK to continue.
- Click on the map at each point where you want to add a vertex to the leader.
- Double click the feature to end the leader.
DOQQ Arrow Leader
This tool will add a leader with an arrow head end with a heavy line weight. The line will be more visible on an orthophoto base map. The line style cannot be modified.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Select the DOQQ Arrow Leader tool.
- Click near the annotation you would like to leader, and the following dialog will appear.
Leader Selection dialog window - Select the type of leader you would like to create.
Leader Selection dialog window with Transportation feature type selected. Note: It is important to make an accurate leader type selection, as this information is used in the conversion of the annotation layer to the S_Label_Ld layer. The S_Label_Ld layer is required, according to specifications in FEMA’s Appendix L.
- Click OK to continue.
- Click on the map at each point where you want to add a vertex to the leader.
- Double click the feature to end the leader.
DOQQ Vector Gutter
A vector or cartographic gutter is used to denote a boundary between flood hazard zones, for example between an A and an AE zone. This symbol style has a heavy line weight so that it is visible on an orthophoto base map. This symbol style cannot be modified.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Select the DOQQ Vector Gutter tool.
- Click on the map at each point where you want to add a vertex to the gutter.
- Double click to end the line.
Interstate Highway
The tool adds an interstate highway shield with a hollow fill to the map.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Click on the Interstate Highway tool.
- Click on the map at the location where you want to add the shield.
- At the prompt, enter the highway name (e.g., 195 or 81).
- Click OK to apply the name to the shield.
US Highway
The tool adds a US highway shield with a hollow fill to the map.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Click on the US Highway tool.
- Click on the map at the location where you want to add the shield.
- At the prompt, enter the highway name (e.g., 101, 1, 1A).
- Click OK to apply the name to the shield.
State Highway
The tool adds a State highway shield with a hollow fill to the map.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Click on the State Highway tool.
- Click on the map at the location where you want to add the shield.
- At the prompt, enter the highway name (e.g., 121 or A23).
- Click OK to apply the name to the shield.
County Highway
The tool adds a county highway shield with a hollow fill to the map.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Click on the County Highway tool.
- Click on the map at the location where you want to add the shield.
- At the prompt, enter the highway name (e.g., P30, 336, 22A).
- Click OK to apply the name to the shield.
Hold Out Interstate Highway
The tool adds an interstate highway shield with a solid white fill to the map.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Click on the Hold Out Interstate Highway tool.
- Click on the map at the location where you want to add the shield.
- At the prompt, enter the highway name (e.g., 195 or 81).
- Click OK to apply the name to the shield.
Hold Out US Highway
The tool adds a US highway shield with a solid white fill to the map.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Click on the Hold Out US Highway tool.
- Click on the map at the location where you want to add the shield.
- At the prompt, enter the highway name (e.g., 101, 1, 1A).
- Click OK to apply the name to the shield.
Hold Out State Highway
The tool adds a State highway shield with a solid white fill to the map.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View.
- Click on the Hold Out State Highway tool.
- Click on the map at the location where you want to add the shield.
- At the prompt, enter the highway name (e.g., 121 or A23).
- Click OK to apply the name to the shield.
Hold Out County Highway
The tool adds a county highway shield with a solid white fill to the map.
- Switch to Data View, if you are in Layout View
- Click on the Hold Out County Highway tool.
- Click on the map at the location where you want to add the shield.
- At the prompt, enter the highway name (e.g., P30, 336, 22A).
- Click OK to apply the name to the shield.
Trouble - Shooting
Problem: You receive an error message that the data is not in a projection.
Solution: You must use the DFIRM Layer Data Loader to add the STUDY_INFO table to the project. Use GeoPop Pro to populate the table with the correct projection information.
Problem: The following error message appears when you try to use a tool.
Solution: Switch to the specified view.
Problem: The following error message appears when you try to use a tool.
Solution: The SCALE attribute is not populated correctly in the FIRM INDEX layer (S_Fld_Haz_Ar). Use GeoPop Pro to populate the table with the correct scale information.
Contacts
If you need assistance with this tool, please contact the representative at your local RMC.
REGIONAL - NSP MOD TEAM CONTACT LIST
NAME | ROLE | PHONE | |
---|---|---|---|
REGION I | |||
Brent McCarthy | Lead | Brent.McCarthy@mapmodteam.com | (336) 240-7339 |
Jeffrey Burm | GIS/Mapping | JeffBurm@mapmodteam.com | (517) 482-4930 x4752 |
REGION II | |||
Rich Cassin | Operations Manager | Rich.Cassin@mapmodteam.com | (914) 333-5366 |
Michael Crino | GIS/Mapping | mcrino@mbakercorp.com | (718) 482-9945 |
REGION III | |||
Mike Conaboy | Operations Manager | mconaboy@mbakercorp.com | (609) 734-7922 |
Lee Brancheau | Senior GIS Manager | lbrancheau@mbakercorp.com | (609) 734-7912 |
REGION IV | |||
Stephen King | Operations Manager | Stephen.King@mapmodteam.com | (678) 459-1010 |
Kagan Kuyu | GIS/Mapping | Kagan.Kuyu@mapmodteam.com | (678) 459-1041 |
REGION V | |||
Sujata Banerjee | Business Manager | Sujata.Banerjee@mapmodteam.com | (312) 575-3902 |
Pam Coye | GIS/Mapping | Pam.Coye@mapmodteam.com | (312) 575-3913 |
REGION VI | |||
Dan Hoecker | Operations Manager | Dan.Hoecker@mapmodteam.com | (940) 783-4155 |
Phil Nguyen | GIS/Mapping | pxnguyen@mbakercorp.com | (940) 783-4121 |
REGION VII | |||
Matthew Koch | Operations Manager | mkoch@watershedconcepts.com | (816) 502-9420 x4952 |
Rod Odom | GIS/Mapping | rodom@watershedconcepts.com | (816) 502-9420 x4957 |
REGION VIII | |||
David Jula | Operations Manager | David.Jula@mapmodteam.com | (720) 514-1100 |
Mike Garner | GIS/Mapping | Mike.Garner@mapmodteam.com | (720) 514-1105 |
REGION IX | |||
Travis Clark | Business Manager | Travis.Clark@mapmodteam.com | (510) 879-0950 |
Michael Skowronek | GIS/Mapping | Michael.Skowronek@mapmodteam.com | (510) 879-0958 |
REGION X | |||
Michael Morgan | Business Manager | Mike.Morgan@mapmodteam.com | (206) 344-3891 |
Timothy Witten | GIS/Mapping | wittentd@bv.com | (206) 344-3891 |
Appendix A: FEMA Symbol Sets
When you open the Symbol Manager, the annotation below is available to you, for both Vector and DOQQ-based FIRMs.
DOQQ Based – Has the same options available as for vector-based maps, shown below.
Vector Based
Base Map Features
Horizontal Reference Grids
Range, Township Number
Section Number
Hydrographic
Name of River, Stream, or Other Hydrographic Feature (Small)
Name of River, Stream, or Other Hydrographic Feature (Medium)
Name of River, Stream, or Other Hydrographic Feature (Large)
Unnamed Stream, Unnamed Tributary
Wash or Glacier and Name
Intracoastal Waterway Label
Canal Label
Cranberry Bog Label
Ditch Label
Glacier Label
Marsh Label
Pond Label
Swamp Label
Wash Label
Transportation
Street, Road, Avenue
Private Road Label
Unimproved Road Label
Unnamed Road Label
Road or Railroad Bridge
Footbridge Label
Tunnel Label
Railroad
Abandoned Railroad Label CAPS
Abandoned Railroad Label CLC
Dismantled Railroad Label CAPS
Dismantled Railroad Label CLC
Old Railroad Grade Label CAPS
Old Railroad Grade Label CLC
Ferry Label
Airport / Airfield Name (Small)
Airport / Airfield Name (Medium)
Airport / Airfield Name (Large)
Airfield Label
Landing Strip LabelOther Base Map Feature and Notes
Name of Large Island (Small)
Name of Large Island (Medium)
Name of Large Island (Large)
Name of Small Island (Small) CAPS
Name of Small Island (Small) CLC
Name of Small Island (Large) CAPS
Name of Small Island (Large) CLC
Name of Point, Cape, Neck (Small) CAPS
Name of Point, Cape, Neck (Small) CLC
Name of Point, Cape, Neck (Medium) CAPS
Name of Point, Cape, Neck (Medium) CLC
Name of Point, Cape, Neck (Large) CAPS
Name of Point, Cape, Neck (Large) CLC
Name of Gulch, Canyon, Draw (Small) CAPS
Name of Gulch, Canyon, Draw (Small) CLC
Name of Gulch, Canyon, Draw (Large) CAPS
Name of Gulch, Canyon, Draw (Large) CLC
Corporate Limits Coincident With Shoreline Label
This Area Shown Label
Significant Outlined LandmarkCoastal Barrier Resources System Features and Notes
Flood Insurance Not Available for Structures after Oct 1, 1983 Label
Flood Insurance Not Available for New Construction Label
Flood Insurance Not Available for Structures (Insert date) Label
Coastal Barrier Identified Label
Otherwise Protected Area Identified Label
This Area Contained Within CBRS Label
Comments or Concerns Regarding CBRS LabelFlood Hazard Features and Notes
Flooding Effects From (source name) Label
Floodway in This Area Too Narrow Label
Floodway Contained in Channel Label
Floodway Contained in Culvert Label
This Area Protected From 1% Annual Chance Flood Label
This Area Includes Areas Protected from 1% Annual Chance Flood Label
Coastal Base Flood Elevations Apply Only Landward Label
Flood Hazard Information Not Shown Label
Flood Hazard Information is Shown Within Label
Flood Insurance Information on This Map LabelLOMR
Revised Area Label (Small)
Revised Area Label (Medium)
Revised Area Label (Large)
Area Revised by LOMR Dated Label (Small)
Area Revised by LOMR Dated Label (Medium)
Area Revised by LOMR Dated Label (Large)Map Body Features and Notes
Clarify Coincident With Features
Profile Base Line Label