III. Locate the Potential Borrow Sites

I.Open Map Data
- a.Open ArcGIS
- b.Open a New empty map
- c.Open data layers
  - i.Add a single layer
  - ii.Adding multiple layers
- d.Ordering data layers
- e.Adjusting colors and sizes
  - i.Viewing the whole map
    - 1.Opening the tools toolbar
    - 2.Zooming to extent
  - ii.Setting layer color schemes
  - iii.Altering polygon layers
  - iv.Altering symbols
- f.Saving the project
II.Locate your construction site
III.Locate the Potential Borrow Sites
- a.Activate layers
- b.View map extents
- c.Zoom to layer
- d.Material identification
  - i.Clear selections
  - ii.Make selections based on queries
- e.Identify Site Attributes
- f.Narrow borrow selections
IV.Detailed site selection
- a.Material properties
  - i.Requesting lab tests
  - ii.Retreive results
- b.Determining distances
- c.Choosing the best borrow site
V.Creating a layout
- a.Setting print area
- b.Removing excess layers
- c.Layout view
- d.Page orientation
- e.Setting map properties
- f.Adding map features
VI.Delivery and Material Cost Incorporation

Now that you have all layers added, the next important step is to learn how to manipulate them in order to make preliminary decisions. You will be locating the site (or quarry) where you materials will be borrowed and transported to your site. You will need to identify the materials available at the borrow site from about half a dozen made available

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