Map Layers

DepthMap provides several data layers that can be toggled on and off to customize your view. These layers add context to well locations and help you understand the geographic landscape.

Quick Start: Toggle Map Layers

1. Look for the bottom toolbar on the map
2. Click a layer button to toggle it on/off
3. Active layers show a highlighted button state
4. Combine layers to see wells with parcel context

Available Layers

Step-by-Step Workflow

1. Look for the bottom toolbar on the map
2. Click a layer button to toggle it on/off
3. Active layers show a highlighted button state
4. Combine layers to see wells with parcel context

Bottom Toolbar

The bottom toolbar has Well Logs, Parcels, Measure and Export wells buttons (labels show on wider screens). Parcels switches on and off with one click; its tooltip reads "Show property parcels (zoom in to load)". Well Logs opens a short menu instead, described below.

Well Logs Layer

The Well Logs layer displays registered water wells from public records. This is the primary data layer in DepthMap. Click Well Logs to choose which wells to show:

There is no separate "Your wells" or "State records" button; Well Logs is the one control for wells.

What You See

When enabled, wells appear as markers on the map. At wider zoom levels, nearby wells are grouped into clusters showing the count of wells in that area. Zoom in to see individual well markers.

Well Data

Click a well marker to see what the state recorded. Depending on the state, this can include:

• Well identification number
• Total depth drilled
• Construction date
• Property owner (at time of construction)
• Well type (domestic, commercial, irrigation)
• Static water level
• A link to the driller's log, where the state has one on file

Data Sources

Well data comes from state geological surveys, environmental agencies, and public records. Coverage varies by state and by country. The database includes about 23 million well records worldwide and is updated regularly.

Parcels Layer

The Parcels layer displays property lines overlaid on the map. This helps identify which property a well belongs to and understand land ownership patterns.

What You See

Property boundaries appear as lines on the map. Some areas show more detailed boundary data than others based on available county records.

Use Cases

• Identify property lines when locating wells
• Understand setback distances from property boundaries
• Verify well locations on specific parcels
• Plan new well locations relative to property lines

Coverage

Parcel data availability varies by county. Most areas have boundary data, though some rural regions may have limited coverage.

Layer Combinations

You can enable multiple layers simultaneously to see wells in context with property boundaries. Common combinations include:

• Well Logs and Parcels both on - See which parcel a recorded well sits on
• Well Logs only - Focus on well density and distribution
• Parcels only - Examine property boundaries without well markers

Performance Considerations

Each active layer adds rendering load to the map. If you experience slowness:

• Disable layers you're not actively using
• Zoom in to reduce the number of visible features
• Allow the map to fully load before adding more layers

Layer Visibility at Different Zoom Levels

Some layers adjust their display based on zoom level:

Troubleshooting

Parcels not showing?

• Zoom in closer—parcels appear at medium/close zoom levels
• Some rural areas have limited parcel data coverage
• Allow time for layer to load after toggling

Wells appearing as clusters?

• Zoom in to see individual well markers
• Clusters indicate many wells in the area
• Click a cluster to zoom into that area

Map loading slowly?

• Disable layers you're not using
• Zoom in to reduce visible features
• Check internet connection speed

Related Topics

• Map Navigation - Search and navigate
• Map Tools - Measure distances
• Understanding Well Data - What's in well logs
• DepthMap Overview - Features and subscription