These GIS (geographical information system) maps have been created as part of the Town of Chatham's comprehensive planning process. Most of the maps have a legend at the bottom that will help you interpret the information. The maps help us get a more complete picture of the complex relationship between farming, soil quality, geology, water features, topology, current land use, and other key variables of the agricultural landscape. A complete set of these maps will soon be available at the Chatham Town Hall.
Maps are available in both gif and pdf formats. Use the gif format if you want to look quickly in a general area. PDF format is recommended for viewing the maps. Resolution is better and it allows for zooming and searches although download time will be longer.
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