Drainage Map Maker

Download digital elevation models (DEMs) and create drainage maps using the most accurate elevation data online using Equator.

Drainage Map Generator

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What is Equator?

Equator is online map-making software for civil engineers, architects, and designers. Equator includes thousands of built-in data sets, like LiDAR and DEMs and easy-to-use design and map making tools. Create accurate, professional maps in minutes!

Making a drainage map with Equator

  • Search for elevation data in your area

  • Generate contours or elevation models

  • Draw your drainage boundary using the markup tool

  • Export the drainage area and elevation data to other applications

  • Publish or share your drainage map with others!

Equator GIS CAD Software Integrations

Integrate your map with other software

We’ve made it easy to integrate into your current workflow to get you up and running without friction.

Equator supports popular GIS and CAD data formats, so map layers like LiDAR can be easily exported to Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Google Earth, or other platforms.

How to Get Started

Step 1

Open Equator, a map-making platform that works in your browser.

Step 2

Create an account by signing up with your favorite email address.

Step 3

Use the built-in search engine and design tools to find elevation data and build your map.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have you ever wondered what a drainage map is? A drainage map is a map that shows the raparian zones and flood plains in an area. The raparian zones are the areas next to the water, and the flood plains are the areas that can be flooded. In simple terms, a drainage map is a graphical representation of how water flows through a select area

Drainage maps are used to help design bridges, roads, pipelines, and other similar infrastructure projects that need to account for how water flows in the region. They are also important in managing water resources and preventing flooding.

Most people who live in a city or a suburb think about drainage maps only when they hear their street is going to be dug up for repairs. However, these maps are also used by planners and engineers when they’re designing a new neighborhood, updating an infrastructure plan, or studying how climate change will impact the area. Real estate professionals may also use them to determine the value of a property.

We have an excellent tutorial right here in Equator that outlines the process of generating a Drainage Map in a QGIS project!