A computer-implemented method permits the furnishing to a customer of a summary map delineating thereon the site of real property and some trait at the site and in the vicinity of the site. First, the property is located on a georeferenced map showing the trait. The georeferenced map is one of a continuum or matrix of maps, all of which show the trait. Once the site is located, a portion of the georeferenced map with the site generally centrally located thereon is stored and sent to the customer. If the foregoing map portion would otherwise contain some blank areas because the site is near a corner or boundary of the second map, portions of adjoining maps are included in the summary map to preclude this. The summary map ultimately stored and transmittedwhether a portion of the georeferenced map or portions of thegeoreferenced map and maps adjoining itmay be scaled up or down from the scale of the georeferenced map and/or rotated to present North in a selected orientation. Further, the summary map may show property markers, boundary lines, and other indicia., as well as a compass rose and a scale legend. The georeferenced map may be a FEMA flood map, and, where the summary map comprises portions of several adjacent FEMA flood maps, the map panel designation and suffix, panel effective date, community name, county name, etc. of the georeferenced map containing the site may be appended. The summary map transmitted to the customer is often a part of a report covering matters such as acquiring or dropping flood insurance, mortgagor/mortgagee information, a properrty appraisal report, an inspection report, an addendum to a previous flood hazard determination, an agreement/contract to purchase realty, a Floodscape report, an insurance quotation/solicitation letter, a Realtor marketing brochure, and similar matters.
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