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MRC Mapping Tool: User's Guide

Map Legend

blue dot
MRC Unit Headquarters
jurisdiction coverage
MRC Unit Jurisdiction Coverage Area

Zoom and Pan

pan zoom controlZoom in and out of the maps using the zoom tool in the upper left corner or by using the scroll button on the mouse.

Pan around the map by clicking and dragging the map in the direction you would like to see.

Searching

There are three different methods to search using the MRC mapping tool. The result of each search will be displayed on the map, identified by a blue marker symbol blue dot and in a detailed list below the map.

Search by Region

Region Search boxTo search by Region, select the "Region" tab and then select one of the 10 regions from the "Select a Region" drop-down menu above the map on the left side.

Search by State

State search boxTo search by State, select the "State" tab and then select a State or U.S. Territory from the "Select a State" drop-down menu above the map on the left side.

Search by Zip Code

Zip Code SearchTo search by a Zip code, select the "Zip Code" tab and type the Zip code in the text box to the right of "Zip Code" above the map. To edit the distance to be used in the search, click and select the desired distance from the "Distance" drop-down menu. Once a Zip code and distance is selected, click the "Search!" button.

Viewing MRC Jurisdiction Coverage

Once a search has been completed and the results are displayed on the map, click the checkbox next to “Display MRC Jurisdiction Coverage” to show the coverage area for the displayed units. Jusrisdictions have a transparent light grey fill color. The overlapping of multiple jurisdictions is shown as a darker grey color due to overlaying the transparent layers.

Jurisdiction coverage


Last Updated on 1/15/2010

 
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