On the left side of the screen

The map has many layers that you can either choose to see or hide. On the left side of the screen are the names of available layers next to their respective check boxes. If there is a check in the box, then that layer is shown on the map. If you would like to see a layer that does not have a check in its respective box, you must click on the box to enable that layer. To remove a layer from the map, you must click on that layer's respective box to remove the check.

Below the list of layers, you will find two pull-down menus under the Thematic Maps heading. This allows you to view various census data with regards to demographic and socioeconomic variables. After you select a theme, the information will be displayed on the map along with its corresponding Legend to the right of the map.

TIP: You can overlay thematic maps with layers, both of which are of your choosing.

Above the Map

Located above the map is a pull-down menu and several function buttons that further enhance your interactive map viewing options.

Identify

Button

After selecting an layer from the adjacent Info Layer pull-down menu on the left, click the Identify button. This interactive map allows you to procure more information by Hospitals, Municipalities or Zip Codes. You  can then click on the respective facility marker of interest on the map to find out more information (name,  address, phone number, census data, etc).

Zoom In

Button

Use this button to get a closer look at an area of interest by first clicking the Zoom In button and then click on the center of the area you wish to magnify.

TIP: You may also click-and-drag to create a box that encloses the area you wish to magnify.

Zoom Out

Button

The opposite function of the Zoom In button, this button is used for getting a wider perspective of an area. To do so, click on the Zoom Out button then click on the center of the area of interest.

TIP: You may also click-and-drag to create a box that encloses the area you wish to zoom out of.

Pan

Button

Use this button to move the map to the precise area you want to focus on. First, click on the Pan button, then you click anywhere on the map to drag the view port towards the desired position.

Full Extent

Button

Use this button to re-center the map and return it to its original size.

Previous Extent

Button

Use this button to return the map to the previously selected view.

Help

Button

Displays this help file.

On the right side of the screen

The Index Map shows the area in the main viewing window (enclosed by a red box) in relation to the entire state of New Jersey.

TIP: You can click and drag to create a box on the Index map enclosing the area you want to zoom to in         the main viewing window

You can search the map for particular elements by selecting one of the three search parameters from the pull-down menu: Municipality, Zip Code, and Hospital Name. Type in your search query in the blank field, then simply click and the relevant matches are displayed as shown below.

The search results appears below the button and each contains the full name on record. Clicking on a result will automatically zoom and center the map on its location.

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