Mastering Ordnance Survey MasterMap: A Guide for Businesses

Ordnance Survey (OS) MasterMap (MM) is the premier digital product of the OS, the national mapping agency of Great Britain. It is a database that records every fixed feature of the land, manmade or physical, that is larger than a few metres in one continuous digital map. It is the most detailed and accurate digital map of Great Britain.

OS MasterMap can provide businesses with accurate location data that can help them solve various challenges, such as planning, development, risk assessment, asset management and more. In this blog post, we will introduce the main components of OS MasterMap and how to leverage them for your business needs using CentremapsLive, as a comprehensive mapping and data solution provider.

CentremapsLive: Your Partner in Unlocking Geospatial Insights

CentremapsLive is a platform that offers a range of services and products to help you access and use OS MasterMap and other mapping and data sources. Whether you need mapping data, data reports, data creation, data management or 3D models, CentremapsLive has you covered.

We work with market leaders such as Ordnance Survey, GeoSmart, Groundsure, and BGS to provide you with the best quality and variety of mapping and data solutions. You can quickly and easily select your area of interest, choose your preferred format and scale, and download or print your map. You can also add on additional layers of information, such as height data, tree data, aerial imagery, or land registry data, to enhance your map.

CentremapsLive also offers data reports that transform your raw data into a visual and interactive format. You can choose from a range of report types, such as utility searches, flood risk reports, environmental reports, and more. You can also customise your report by adding your own logo, title, and notes.

If you need data that is not readily available, CentremapsLive can help you create it. We have the expertise and technology to source, combine, or create data for your specific needs. For example, you can request 3D models, drone surveys, bespoke datasets or data analysis.

CentremapsLive can also help you manage your data effectively and efficiently. We can provide you with live-streamed mapping data, integrated into your system for seamless use. You can also access and update your data anytime, anywhere, using CentremapsLive’s cloud-based platform.

To learn more about CentremapsLive and its services and products, visit their website here or contact their friendly and dedicated support team.

OS MasterMap Topography Layer

The OS MasterMap Topography Layer is the core component of OS MasterMap. It shows the shape, position, and attributes of more than 500 million real-world objects, such as roads, buildings, parks, and waterways. Each object has a unique identifier (TOID) that can be used to link it with other data source.

The OS MasterMap Topography Layer can help you:

• Visualise and interpret your site or project in its geographic context

• Geo-tag your assets and monitor their status and condition

• Analyse the impact of environmental factors, such as flooding, pollution or noise

• Enhance your map with additional layers of information, such as height data, tree data, aerial imagery or land registry data

You can access the OS MasterMap Topography Layer through CentremapsLive, either as a scaled print or image, or as a data export for your CAD or GIS system. You can also request complex areas or portfolios with the help of our support team.

OS MasterMap Sites Layer

The OS MasterMap Sites Layer is a complementary component of OS MasterMap. It shows the extents and access points of key locations, such as airports, schools, hospitals, utility, and more. It groups features into seven themes: air transport, education, medical care, rail transport, road transport, water transport, and utility or industrial. Each feature is available as three feature types: functional site, access point, and routing point.

The OS MasterMap Sites Layer can help you:

• Identify and understand the wider geographic perspective of key locations

• Find the most appropriate access points into a site for emergency or logistic purposes

• Enhance your analytics and routing with site-specific information

• Solve challenges such as how close a site is to something or what would be affected in an event

You can access the OS MasterMap Sites Layer through CentremapsLive, either as a scaled print or image, or as a data export for your CAD or GIS system. You can also request complex areas or portfolios with the help of their support team.

Conclusion

OS MasterMap is more than just a digital map. It is a rich and reliable source of location data that can help you make better decisions and manage your assets more effectively.

Whether you need mapping data, data reports, data creation, data management or 3D models, CentremapsLive can help you leverage OS MasterMap for your business needs as an OS Premier Partner.