Users can now create custom maps from a vast database and servers provided by the government (United States of America, Australia, etc.) or organizations/agencies such as FEMA. These are usually accessible, free-of-charge databases that provide useful information that professionals or companies may need in completing a project.
Users may connect to any WMS, Tile Server, etc., by utilizing our custom map tool, Map Explorer, through Plex-Earth.
Here is a list of frequently updated databases a user may find helpful:
- USA: USGS Topo
- USA: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
- Australia: Queensland Globe
- Australia: New South Wales (NSW) Globe
- Greece: Hellenic Cadastre
- Canada: Capital Regional District (CRD)
- Norway: Geonorge
- ArcGIS: World Imagery Map Server
Want to Contribute to This List?
Tutorial: How to Add a Custom Map
USA: USGS Topo
Tile Server (TMS) Link:
http://basemap.nationalmap.gov/ArcGIS/rest/services/USGSTopo/MapServer/tile/{z}/{y}/{x}
USA: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
WMS Link:
https://hazards.fema.gov/gis/nfhl/services/public/NFHLWMS/MapServer/WMSServer
Australia: Queensland Globe
Tile Server (TMS) Links:
Queensland basemap grey: https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Basemaps/QldBase_Grey/MapServer/tile/{z}/{y}/{x}?blankTile=false&browserCache=Map
Queensland basemap lite:
https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Basemaps/QldMap_Lite/MapServer/tile/{z}/{y}/{x}?blankTile=false&browserCache=Map
Queensland topographic map:
https://gisservices.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Basemaps/QldMap_Topo/MapServer/tile/{z}/{y}/{x}?blankTile=false&browserCache=Map
Population centres:
https://gisservices4.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Location/CitiesAndTowns/MapServer/tile/{z}/{y}/{x}?blankTile=false&browserCache=Map
Road and rail:
https://gisservices4.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Transportation/RoadsCache/MapServer/tile/{z}/{y}/{x}?blankTile=false&browserCache=Map
WMTS Link:
https://spatial-img.information.qld.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/Basemaps/LatestStateProgram_AllUsers/ImageServer/WMTS/1.0.0/WMTSCapabilities.xml
Australia: New South Wales (NSW) Globe
WMTS Links:
NSW Imagery
https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/public/NSW_Imagery/MapServer/WMTS/1.0.0/WMTSCapabilities.xml
NSW Topo Map
https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/public/NSW_Topo_Map/MapServer/WMTS/1.0.0/WMTSCapabilities.xml
NSW Basemap
https://maps.six.nsw.gov.au/arcgis/rest/services/public/NSW_Base_Map/MapServer/WMTS/1.0.0/WMTSCapabilities.xml
Greece: Hellenic Cadastre (Eλληνικό Κτηματολόγιο)
WMS Link:
http://gis.ktimanet.gr/wms/wmsopen/wmsserver.aspx
1) If the Hellenic Cadastre's server overloads when importing imagery, it is advised to increase the value of Tile Capture Delay. It is possible that it may reach 30 or more seconds in order for the import of the imagery to be successful.
2) According to the site of the Hellenic Cadastre, the imagery date of the orthophotos is around the 2007-2009 period.
Canada: Capital Regional District (CRD)
WMS Link:
https://mapservices.crd.bc.ca/arcgis/services/Imagery2017/MapServer/WMSserver
Norway: Geonorge
WMS Link:
https://wms.geonorge.no/skwms1/wms.topo4
ArcGIS: World Imagery Map Server
ArcGIS link:
https://services.arcgisonline.com/ArcGIS/rest/services/World_Imagery/MapServer
Create your own custom map distinct to your project and design like a boss through Plex-Earth.
Want to contribute to this list? Click Here and send us the following details:
Is it a WMS, WMTS, Tile Server, or ArcGIS server?
Name of Map Server (for example, FEMA):
URL link to connect to:
Don't have Plex-Earth yet? Install a fully functional 7-day free trial of Plex-Earth now!
Compatibility includes:
AutoCAD, Civil 3D®, AutoCAD Map 3D, AutoCAD Architecture, AutoCAD Electrical, AutoCAD Mechanical, AutoCAD MEP, AutoCAD Plant 3D: 2026 , 2025 , 2024 , 2023 , 2022 , 2021 , 2020
BricsCAD (Pro, Mechanical, BIM, Ultimate): V25 , V24 , V23 , V22 , V21