Digitize Blueprints, Maps & Posters
Over 100 Five-star Reviews • 20+ Years of Experience • Serving the San Francisco Bay Area, California
With over 20 years of experience, eRecordsUSA is the trusted provider of map scanning and cartographic digitization services across the San Francisco Bay Area, including Fremont, San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose.
As a locally owned, ISO-certified, minority- and women-owned business, we specialize exclusively in digitizing physical maps into high-resolution, GIS-compatible digital formats. Our services support a wide range of applications including:
- Geospatial analysis
- Land records management
- Municipal planning & zoning
- Environmental assessments
- Historic map preservation
Whether you’re digitizing topographic maps, cadastral records, or zoning overlays, our large-format scanning systems ensure clarity, spatial accuracy, and seamless integration with your GIS or archival system.
Construction Document Scanning
Paper maps are fragile, hard to share, and vulnerable to time and environment. Digitizing your maps ensures that your spatial data, geographic history, and technical drawings remain secure, searchable, and GIS-ready — today and for decades to come.
At eRecordsUSA, we help you unlock the full value of your maps with:
San Francisco As-Built Drawings & LiDAR Scanning Services
Preservation Without Degradation
Extend the lifespan of aging or damaged maps with archival-quality digital files that eliminate the risk of deterioration, fading, or handling damage.
Instant Access for Teams & Stakeholders
Enable secure, cloud-based access to your cartographic assets — share zoning maps, land records, or utility layouts across departments and locations.
Spatial Accuracy for GIS & Planning
We retain map scale, symbology, annotations, and boundaries — ideal for georeferencing, overlays, and analysis in GIS platforms and CAD systems.
Reduce Clutter & Improve Storage
Replace bulky flat files and cabinets with structured, metadata-rich digital archives that simplify indexing, retrieval, and compliance audits.
GIS and Map Scanning
How Our Map Scanning Process Works?
At eRecordsUSA, our cartographic digitization workflow is engineered for accuracy, clarity, and format compatibility. We use a structured, multi-phase approach to ensure each map is scanned with care and delivered in a format ready for immediate integration into your GIS or records system.
Step 1: Assessment & Project Scope
Step 2: Material Stabilization & Pre-Scan Prep
Step 3: High-Resolution Wide Format Scanning
Step 4: Image Assembly & Visual Optimization
Step 5: File Structuring, Naming & Format Output
Step 6: Digital Delivery & Format Validation
Types of Map Scanning
Map Types We Digitize — From Topographic Surveys to Cadastral Records
At eRecordsUSA, we digitize a wide range of cartographic materials, using large-format scanners and GIS-compliant workflows to preserve scale accuracy, symbology, and geographic data integrity. Whether your collection supports infrastructure planning, land development, or environmental analysis, we convert your physical maps into high-resolution digital formats ready for long-term use.
Types of Maps We Digitize
- Topographic Maps – Capture elevation contours, gradient lines, and detailed terrain features with high fidelity, ideal for slope analysis, site development, and environmental planning.
- Cadastral & Parcel Maps – Digitize property boundary records, easements, and land ownership layers used in land administration, surveying, and GIS-based zoning systems.
- Zoning & Utility Infrastructure Maps – Preserve municipal zoning codes, public works layouts, service grids, and underground utility systems to support city planning and engineering workflows.
- Aerial Photography & Orthophoto Maps – Convert aerial and satellite map prints into precise, geo-referenced images with visible features, vegetation patterns, and topography for GIS overlays.
- Historical, Geological, & Special Use Maps – Safely digitize aging or rare cartographic materials including historical atlases, geological surveys, environmental overlays, and transportation route maps.
Transform Blueprints, Maps, and Any Oversized Documents Into Digital Files With High Speed Scanners
Secure Map Digitization Backed by Industry Compliance Standards
At eRecordsUSA, our clients trust us to digitize maps that may contain sensitive geographic, regulatory, or proprietary data. We uphold strict internal protocols aligned with industry compliance benchmarks to ensure your information remains protected—physically and digitally.
#1 Historical Map Archival & Scanning Company
Trusted by Organizations That Demand Integrity, Confidentiality & Precision
At eRecordsUSA, our map digitization process is built around one core principle: absolute protection of your cartographic assets — both physically and digitally. We operate under ISO-certified workflows, using secure facilities, vetted personnel, and precise documentation to ensure every map is handled, scanned, and delivered with full traceability and zero compromise.
1. Rigorous Map Handling & Physical Protection
Our trained technicians follow strict protocols tailored to fragile, aging, or oversized maps.
- Maps are stabilized to prevent folds, tears, or distortion
- Protective carriers and controlled pathways eliminate external contact
- Every touchpoint is logged for transparency and audit readiness
This ensures your original materials are protected throughout the process, regardless of condition or size.
2. Transparent Workflow Oversight & Documentation
Every stage of the digitization pipeline is monitored, timestamped, and quality checked:
- Progress checkpoints ensure accurate throughput
- Structured logs track large collections without data loss
- Designed for audit trails, compliance reviews, and reporting
Clients receive full visibility into their project status and final output integrity.
3. Confidential Project Management & Access Control
Sensitive documents demand a zero-leakage environment — we deliver that with:
- Vetted team members and secure, access-controlled workstations
- Custom NDA agreements for high sensitivity projects
- No unauthorized data storage, duplication, or third-party sharing
Your map data stays fully confidential, from intake to final delivery.
4. Post-Digitization Security & Lifecycle Services
Once your digitization is complete, we support secure closure and data retention best practices.
- Physical return or compliant shredding of paper originals (on request)
- Delivery via encrypted cloud portals, secure drives, or local handoff
- Recommendations for long-term digital preservation & backup
Your digital maps are delivered ready for GIS integration and long-term utility.
Digitizing Paper Maps (Archives) Related FAQs
1. What resolution is best for scanning maps?
For most cartographic records, 300–600 DPI is ideal. Topographic maps, zoning plans, and cadastral drawings are scanned at high resolution to preserve linework, annotations, and spatial detail for GIS use.
2. Can fragile or aging maps be safely digitized?
Yes. We use non-destructive techniques including controlled flattening, archival carriers, and custom handling protocols to digitize brittle, folded, or historical maps without further degradation.
3. Are scanned maps compatible with GIS software?
Absolutely. We produce GIS-ready digital files with preserved scale, spatial reference points, and optional metadata. These integrate seamlessly into systems like ArcGIS, QGIS, AutoCAD Map 3D, and more.
4. What digital file formats do you offer?
We provide high-quality outputs in formats such as:
- TIFF (archival)
- PDF (viewing/sharing)
- JPEG/PNG (web use)
Custom export settings available for GIS and CAD workflows.
5. Can oversized maps be scanned in one piece?
Yes. Our wide-format scanners capture large maps in full. When necessary, we use digital stitching to merge segments into a seamless, high-resolution master file.
6. Do I need to prep my maps before scanning?
Minimal prep is needed. Just keep maps dry, unfolded, and unrolled if possible. We handle flattening, cleaning, and stabilization as part of our intake process.
7. How long does a digitization project take?
Turnaround depends on volume, condition, and complexity. Most projects are completed in 5–10 business days, with priority scheduling available for time-sensitive collections.
8. How should I store my digital maps long-term?
We recommend:
- Cloud backups with version control
- Local encrypted drives
- Redundant physical media (e.g., SSDs)
All files are structured for searchable access, naming consistency, and GIS integration.
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Why Organizations Choose eRecordsUSA for Map Digitization?
Our clients work with us not just because we digitize maps—but because we understand the real-world use of those maps across planning, preservation, and geospatial analysis.
(1) Two Decades of Focused Expertise – With over 20 years of experience in large-format digitization, we’ve served public agencies, infrastructure firms, environmental planners, and academic institutions with tailored cartographic workflows.
(2) Precision Scanning Technology – We use advanced wide-format scanners calibrated for map detail—capturing scale bars, legends, overlays, and annotations with clarity. Our workflows are built to preserve every line, layer, and symbol.
(3) Project Management with Accountability – From bulk scanning to historic map preservation, every project is assigned a dedicated lead, transparent timelines, and optional staged deliveries for smoother implementation.
(4) Usability That Extends Beyond GIS – We don’t just create digital files—we deliver ready-to-use assets that support collaboration, accessibility, and long-term organizational value across your departments.
Top Scanning & Conversion Services
⭐ What Our Clients Are Saying: Real Results, Real Reliability
Rated 5 Starts For Our Document and Book Scanning Services
At eRecordsUSA, clients across libraries, museums, archives, academic institutions, and government agencies trust us with their most fragile and valuable collections. We don’t just scan—we preserve history. From non-contact scanning to metadata-rich indexing, we deliver digital archives that are as accurate as they are accessible.
Want to See How We Compare? Let us quote your next digitization project and show you why we’re trusted by leading institutions nationwide.