Entering the mapping section:
Select "Enter Mapping and Data Section" from the main menu to access the data query and mapping area of the site.
The disclaimer screen will then appear. You must read the disclaimer and click Accept to continue into the mapping and
data section. Contact the Hanover County GIS department if you have any questions about the disclaimer.
Searching Parcel Data:
On the left of the mapping page is the parcel search area. These tools are used to search the parcel data. The four boxes are used
to enter search parameters. Enter something to search for and then click the Search button.
The Subdivision Name box is used to enter the name or part name of a subdivision. For example, entering "Cedarlea" will find all properties in the Cederlea Subdivision.
The "Tax Parcel Number (GPIN)" box is used to enter a gpin or part of a gpin. Entering a full GPIN (with dashes) will locate the record for that parcel. Entering a partial gpin will find all records that match. For example, entering 7844- will find all parcels whose gpin starts with 7844.
There are two option for searching on street address: Mailing Address and Property Address. The boxes are used to search on a street name and/or number and street name. Entering Rinker will find all parcels on Rinker Drive or Rinker Court, entering Rinker Court will narrow the search and find all parcel on Rinker Court. Entering 10041 Rinker will find any parcels with that address.
The Subdivision Name box is used to enter the name or part name of a subdivision. For example, entering "Cedarlea" will find all properties in the Cederlea Subdivision.
The "Tax Parcel Number (GPIN)" box is used to enter a gpin or part of a gpin. Entering a full GPIN (with dashes) will locate the record for that parcel. Entering a partial gpin will find all records that match. For example, entering 7844- will find all parcels whose gpin starts with 7844.
There are two option for searching on street address: Mailing Address and Property Address. The boxes are used to search on a street name and/or number and street name. Entering Rinker will find all parcels on Rinker Drive or Rinker Court, entering Rinker Court will narrow the search and find all parcel on Rinker Court. Entering 10041 Rinker will find any parcels with that address.
Multiple Record Results:
Many searches will return more than one parcel record. The scrolling list will show the owner names for each parcel that was returned by a search.
Click on a name to see the full record for that parcel. If the search only returns one record, a single name will appear. Continue clicking on names and
viewing records until the desired parcel is located.
Record Tools:
Four buttons will appear with a full parcel record. These tools are:
Map Parcel - Will create a map of the parcel shown in the full parcel record area.
New Search - Clears the search boxes
Historic - Opens a window showing historic structure information about this parcel. Will only become active when historic information exists for the current parcel.
Zoning - Opens a window showing all zoning activity on this parcel. Will only become active when zoning information exists for the current parcel.
Map Parcel - Will create a map of the parcel shown in the full parcel record area.
New Search - Clears the search boxes
Historic - Opens a window showing historic structure information about this parcel. Will only become active when historic information exists for the current parcel.
Zoning - Opens a window showing all zoning activity on this parcel. Will only become active when zoning information exists for the current parcel.
Saving the map:
The map is delivered to your browser as a jpeg file which can be downloaded for use later. To save the map,
right-click on the map and select Save Picture As from the right-click menu. Select a local folder to save the image.
The saved jpeg can then be used in other applications like Word or Powerpoint.
Using the map:
The tools on top of the map are used to manipulate the map. The tools control what function happens
when the map is clicked on. Click on a tool button to activate that function.
Map Navigation Tools:
Toggle Legend 
Click to toggle between layer list and legend. (The information displayed on the right side of the screen)
Toggle Overview Map
Toggle Overview Map
Click to turn the overview map on or off.
Zoom In
Zoom In
Click on the map and the map will zoom in and center
on that point or click and drag a Zoom Box to zoom to a selected area.
Zoom Out
Zoom Out
Click on the map and the map will zoom out and center
on that point.
Zoom to Full Extent
Zoom to Full Extent
Click to view entire map area.
Back to Last Extent
Back to Last Extent
Click to move the map to its previous extent.
Pan Map
Pan Map
Click on the map and the map will move to center on
that point.
Map Search Tools:
Parcel Info 
Click on a Parcel to display the associated ownership and assessment information.
Measure
Measure
To measure a distance, click the starting and ending point on the map. The total distance and distance of the last segment
specified will appear at the top left corner of the map.
Clear Selection
Clear Selection
Click to clear all selected features on the map or any Measured lines that you have created. You must click this to remove the red Measure line graphics.
Layer Controls:
The checkboxes under the map control the visibility of the layers. Unchecking a layer will remove it from
the next map produced. Checking a layer will turn it back on for the next map produced. When changing the layer
settings, the map can be easily refreshed by clicking on the "Refresh Map" button or using the Pan tool and clicking on the center of the map.
Printing the map:
Click to generate a layout of the map to print. After
clicking the tool, a text box and button will appear. Type in the desired map title in the text box and press the "Create
Print Page" button to generate a layout of the map. The layout
will appear in a separate browser window. Go to the browser File menu
and select Print. Select your printer, and click OK to print.