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Explanation of Mapping Tools

Zoom InZoom In:
 Allows user to view a smaller area with more detail. Click on the map, and drag the mouse diagonally to create a box around the area of interest. Release the mouse and a new map with more detail will load.
 
Zoom OutZoom Out:
 Opposite of zoom in, allows a user to map a larger area with less detail. Click the point on the map to be centered after the new map is rendered. For example, zooming out of a map of a county shows the surrounding state and region.
 
Drag map to panPan Map:
 Allows user to drag the map in any direction to center it on a new area. Clicking on the map and dragging will slide the existing map to the desired position.
 
View Full ExtentFull Extent:
 Returns map to the maximum extent of data available. This is often the initial extent.
 
Reset LayersReset Layers:
 Resets the visible layers to the default settings. Also used to clear highlighted features and text from the map.
 
PrintPrint:
 Creates a printer ready document including the map and legend. This format is better suited for printer widths.
 
 
 
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