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Floodplain Management

Mapping Resources

The FEMA Map Service Center is an excellent source of information for most of your mapping needs. The home page has a helpful index of commonly requested services and some specific links are provided below.

  • Effective Date for Floodplain Maps (alphabetical listing)
  • Online access to Maine Floodplain Maps
  • Check for changes to floodplain maps
  • Flood Insurance Rate Studies (FIS) provide the basis for establishing floodplains. The FIS has several sections but most importantly it details:
    • The study area
    • Engineering methods used to determine base flood elevations
    • Exhibits showing flood profiles
    • Tables showing floodway data, summary of discharges and still water elevations, etc.