Oil Shale and Tar Sands Draft PEIS Map Data in Keyhole Markup Language (KML) Format

Draft PEIS map data including oil shale and tar sands alternatives boundaries, in KML format, for viewing with Google Earth or ArcGIS Explorer.

The Oil Shale and Tar Sands Draft PEIS KML file can be used with free Google Earth, or ESRI ArcGIS Explorer software, all of which allow viewing of oil shale and tar sands alternatives boundaries and other data selected by the user. You must have one of these software programs (or similar KML-compatible software) installed to view the KML file. An active Internet connection is required for normal viewing of maps with Google Earth or ArcGIS Explorer software.

PLEASE NOTE: This KML file is provided for your convenience. Display problems and other errors may occur when viewing the data in this file. The KML file and KML viewing software were not used in PEIS-related analyses or decision-making, nor for production of maps for the Draft PEIS. Within the KML file, the boundary polygons are offset above ground level for display reasons. At low viewing angles, the shaded polygons may appear slightly offset from their actual locations; however, ground-level polygon outlines will be shown accurately, regardless of viewing angle.

Instructions for Downloading and Use

Follow these three steps to download and use the Oil Shale and Tar Sands Draft PEIS KMZ files:

1. Download/Install KML Viewing Software

Google Earth and ArcGIS Explorer are free software programs that can be downloaded from the following Web sites:

• Download Google Earth
• Download ArcGIS Explorer

2. Download KMZ Data Files

Once you've installed KML viewing software, you can download (right mouse-click and "Save Target As...") the Oil Shale and Tar Sands Draft PEIS KMZ files here:

Oil Shale: Most Geologically Prospective Areas, Alternatives "B" and "C" Potential Leasing Areas

OSTS_DPEIS_OS_Alternatives.kmz (619 KB)

NOTE: Upon opening this file in Google Earth, the default view shows the boundary of the most geologically prospective areas for oil shale. Click the "Oil Shale Alternative B" and "Oil Shale Alternative C" checkboxes in the Places pane (normally visible on the left side of the screen) to view lands proposed to be available under the alternatives for application for leasing for commercial oil shale development.

Tar Sands: Special Tar Sands Areas, Alternatives "B" and "C" Potential Leasing Areas

OSTS_DPEIS_TS_Alternatives.kmz (966 KB)

NOTE: Upon opening this file in Google Earth, the default view shows the boundary of the Special Tar Sands Areas (STSAs). Click the "Tar Sands Alternative B" and "Tar Sands Alternative C" checkboxes in the Places pane (normally visible on the left side of the screen) to view lands proposed to be available under the alternatives for application for leasing for commercial tar sands development.

3. Read the Instructions for Using your KML Software

Consult the Web sites, help tools, or user manuals provided with your KML viewing software to learn how to open and use KML/KMZ files for map viewing.

Need Help? Have Questions?

If you experience any problem downloading these files, need assistance, or have questions about the Draft PEIS maps or mapping data, please contact the Webmaster at ostseiswebmaster@anl.gov

PLEASE NOTE: We do not provide technical support for Google Earth or ArcGIS Explorer, and cannot answer questions related to installation or operation of these software programs.