Notice of Work application mapping requirements

• Computer generated using GIS specific software
  • iMapBC reference guide  (PDF, 4.7MB) uses a publicly available webmapping application
    • iMapBC template project file - Section 2.2 in the reference guide
    • iMapBC print template - Section 3.5 in the reference guide
• Digital file size and resolution
  • Size under 100MB
  • Resolution 300DPI or lower
  • PDF type preferred 
• Page size
  • Full-page maps
  • 8.5x11 inches, preferred
• Clear and legible
  • Labels, geospatial features, shading and colour coding must maintain legibility if printed in black and white
• Coordinate system and map graticule/grid
  • NAD 1983 BC Environment Albers, preferred
  • UTM
• Metric units
  • E.g. elevation contours in metres
  • Disturbance areas in hectares
• North arrow, true north pointing to top of page
• Map scale to show required map features
  • Consider using overview maps
• Metric units
  • E.g elevation contours in metres
  • Disturbance areas in hectares
• North arrow, true north pointing to top of page
• Scale bar and ratio
  • Use whole numbers such as 1:2000 or 1:5000, not 1:1567
• Map title and metadata
  • Title or Permit Map
  • Figure number
  • Company/affiliation
  • Permit number
  • Mine number
  • Base mapping source, download date
  • Map creation date
  • Geospatial data sources
  • Coordinate system and projection
• Map legend
  • Utilize legend over labels

• Base mapping
  • Hill shade
  • Orthophoto/imagery
  • TRIM
  • Road map
• Imagery capture date
• Landmark labels
  • Significant landmarks such as towns, cities, roads, rivers or lakes
  • Label all landmarks referenced in an application
• Additional labels
  • Label and features reference in an application
• Mapping symbology
  • Use consistent symbology across map submissions
• Consistent mapping information and content
  • Use consistent mapping features across all map submissions

• Appropriate base mapping for understanding where the general location of the mine is in relation to communities/highways/landmarks
• A labeled point location of the mine with its coordinates (same as the Geographic Coordinates of Mines Latitude and Longitude in the application form)
• A labelled polygon representing the proposed and/or existing permitted mine area
• A labelled access route highlighting the exact directions to the site
• The nearest service community labelled with name

See section 3 of the iMapBC reference guide  (PDF, 4.7MB)

• Mineral, placer, or coal title(s), including crown grant(s), and indicate ownership
• Proposed and/or existing permitted mine area

See section 4 of the iMapBC reference guide  (PDF, 4.7MB)

• Land title(s) and/or licence(s) of occupation in and surrounding the site, and indicate ownership
• Proposed and/or existing permitted mine area

See section 5 of the iMapBC reference guide  (PDF, 4.7MB)

 Mineral/coal exploration, and placer applications:

• Proposed and/or existing permitted mine area
  • same as proposed and/or existing MYAB area(s)
• Site specific proposed disturbance and reclamation activities
  • separate map needed for MYAB Year 1 program
• Existing disturbance and reclamation activities
• Elevation contours in metres

See section 6 of the iMapBC reference guide  (PDF, 4.7MB)

MYAB Year 1 program, example

Sand and gravel, industrial mineral quarry, and bulk sample applications:

• Proposed and/or existing permitted mine area             
• Site specific proposed disturbance and reclamation activities, including phased mining activities and progressive reclamation
• Existing disturbance and reclamation activities
• Elevation contours in metres 
• Excavation setbacks as per HSRC 10.5.8 or 10.5.11
• Cross and long section traces

• Appropriate base mapping for understanding where the general location of the mine is in relation to communities/highways/landmarks
• Location and extent of the larger scale maps included in the application

See section 7 of the iMapBC reference guide  (PDF, 4.7MB)