High resolution aerial photography of Montcalm County can now be viewed online for a subscription fee.  The photography was taken in April, 2006 at a resolution of 6 inches per pixel (click on photo at right for a sample).  It must be noted that the parcel lines may not align exactly.  Parcel lines are drawn from deeded descriptions and the photos are projection from high above the land.

Subscription Fees

Subscriptions for online viewing can be purchased in 24 hour or 1 year periods.  24 hours of access costs $25.00.  Annual access costs $250.00.  See the instructions below to purchase a subscription.

Methods of Payment

Payment for subscriptions can be made either by check (in person at the Montcalm County Equalization Department or by mail) or by secure online credit card payment via PayPal.  You do not need a PayPal account to pay by credit card.

Large Format Prints Available

Large format customized prints of the photography, as well as digital map data, can be purchased from the Montcalm County Equalization Department.  Please visit our How to Purchase Printed Maps and Photos page or call 989-831-7492 for more information.

How To Purchase a Subscription

1. Log in to this web site
2. Click My Profile
3. Click Your Membership in the option of your choice
4. Follow the instructions

To subscribe to the web maps, you must have an account on the Montcalm County Community Center web site.  If you do not already have an account, click Register at the top of this page.  If you already have an account, please log in now.

Click My Profile to view your user profile.  At the bottom of your profile, look for the Annual and One Day subscription areas.  Click Your Membership in the area of your choice.  Payment instructions will appear.

NOTE that you can pay any amount.  Accounts are debited at the end of the subscription period.  For example, if you want access for two days, pay $50 into the One Day subscription.  Your account will be debited $25 after 24 hours, leaving a balance of $25.  After another 24 hours, your account will be debited $25 again, leaving a balance of $0.  As long as you maintain the minimum balance in your account, access to the maps will be available.

If you have any questions about the maps, please call Montcalm County Equalization at 989-831-7302