Need a better view or a little more precision? Use these tools while mapping to adjust your view, confirm distances, add reference points, and fine-tune your work area.
Use them when you need them! These tools can be used at any time while mapping and are not required to complete your work area.
When to Use These Tools
You need better visibility of the work area
You want to confirm distances or measurements
The location is unclear or difficult to map
🗺️ Map Layers
Sometimes a different view makes all the difference. Switch map layers to find the view that gives you the clearest picture of your work location.
Map layers help you view different details on the map, such as roads, aerial imagery, and property boundaries.
Common Layers
Google (Default) – Standard road map
Google Hybrid – Aerial imagery with labels
Bing Maps – Alternate map view
Parcels – Property boundaries
County – County lines
When to Use Map Layers
When roads or landmarks are hard to see
When working in rural or undeveloped areas
When you need to identify property boundaries
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📏 Measurement Tools
Measurement tools help confirm distances used in your directions and mapping.
Measure lengths, distances, or areas
Supports units like feet, yards, or miles
When to Use Measurement
No need to eyeball it! Use the Measurement tool to check distances and lengths while mapping.
When writing driving directions
When mapping long or linear work
When verifying coverage of the work area
💡 Pro Tip: Find the view that works for you!
Switch between layers as you map. Aerial views can help with landmarks and rural areas, while road and parcel layers can make boundaries easier to identify.
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📍 Zoom to Point (GPS Tool)
Use this tool to place GPS points on the map for reference.
Enter latitude and longitude with no additional characters
Place a marker at the exact location
💡 Pro Tip: Multiple GPS points? No worries!
Since only one GPS point can be entered at a time, just repeat the process for each additional point needed.
❗ Important:
GPS points are reference guides only and are not used for locating
GPS points do not remain visible on the map after the ticket is submitted
Always include complete directions and GPS details within the ticket text
GPS points should support your mapped work area—not replace it
If multiple GPS points are provided, include complete driving directions to each location
✏️ Sketch Tool
Need to mark something for reference? The Sketch tool lets you add visual markers to the map without changing your official work area.
Useful for planning or marking multiple areas
Does not define the official work area
💡 Pro Tip: Just for reference!
Use sketches for your visual reference only — not as your final mapped work area.
Related Articles
Map Your Work Area → Draw and define your work area
Define Your Work Location → Confirm your location details
Find Hard-to-Locate Work Areas → For hard-to-find locations
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