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10/4/2010 1:00 AM
Ohio citizens and industry will benefit from an upgraded suite of interactive mapping applications on the Ohio Division of Geological Survey web site.
Refined Interactive Maps will Benefit Ohio Citizens and Industry
Improved oil and gas data highlights numerous updates
COLUMBUS, OH – The Ohio Geological Survey has upgraded the suite of interactive mapping applications on its Web site. Ohio citizens and industry will benefit from more extensive and real-time data, improved historic map scans, historical records, and faster downloads—all accessible from a home or office computer.
Among the improvements is an updated Oil and Gas Interactive Map, used to locate oil and gas wells throughout Ohio. This locator features improved well summary cards that are linked to live databases, which are updated in real time. Previously, the oil and gas locator relied on static data, such as scanned images of well completion cards. While those static documents are still available, users now can get the most recent information on annual production rates and the status of geophysical logs for individual wells, in addition to accessing permit and completion documents.
Also upgraded recently is the Abandoned Underground Mine Locator, an important tool for Ohio businesses, industry, and residents living in areas historically known for underground mining. The locator identifies abandoned mines and mine openings in relation to current surface activities and features, assisting strategic land use and development planning, zoning, land owners, and the mitigation of mine subsidence problems. The improved mine locator features higher-resolution images of mine maps in a compressed image file format (PDF) for faster downloads. Additionally, mine elevations have been added along with updates to the extents of mines.
In all, seven interactive maps are available to users, including maps of Ohio earthquake epicenters, Lake Erie coastal erosion areas, the state’s active mineral industry operations, and more. Users can access the mapping applications using a new launch screen, which features brief summaries of the information provided in each application and short explanations on how to navigate the maps.
To access the suite of interactive maps, log on to the Ohio Geological Survey Web site at www.OhioGeology.com.
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources ensures a balance between wise use and protection of our natural resources for the benefit of all. Visit the ODNR web site at www.ohiodnr.com.
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For further information, contact:
Donovan Powers, Ohio Geological Survey
614. 265. 6591
Jason Fallon, ODNR External Affairs
614. 265. 6842
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