Creating a usable map of your field

Dirtbag · June 2nd, 2006, 17:57

Hi all,

This type of article may have been posted previously, in which case I apolgize.

As a result of setting up the Milsim for FVA, I wanted a map of the field that was reasonable accurate and had a military style grid. I found some software that works well with most GPS units. I hope you find this useful.

You can read the PDF I created here :

Mapping PDF

I will try to add some detail once I have the Milsim finished.

AvroAero · June 2nd, 2006, 18:29

Cool, That'd be good for radio talk, especially on fields such as FR old field.

Luckyorwhat · June 2nd, 2006, 19:35

What about google-maps? Just print-screen, paste, and overlay a grid. Gimp has a grid-overlay feature.

Gryphon · June 2nd, 2006, 19:46

Very few rural areas have the new 2 meter resolution that make it useful for maps. All three major fields in the Winnipeg area still have the grainy look in Google Maps and Google Earth. One has had aerial photos done, the other is a bit small to warrant that. The third is looking into it. Expensive, but quality.

Darklen · June 2nd, 2006, 19:49

Our main field is like that, just a greenish blob. We have another field that has be done in 2m resolution, with a nice big billowy cloud right over top of it.

Dirtbag · June 3rd, 2006, 15:14

They don't even have anything for my part of the Fraser Valley, besides which we are under a heavy evergreen tree canopy. It would be cool to place a nice air or sat photo of the area as a background though.

gandar · June 3rd, 2006, 17:24

Or just go to your local MNR and get a topo map of your area.... then photocopy as necessary.

Danke · August 6th, 2008, 13:11

Do you have a reference number for the field as it relates to a BC topographic map?

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June 2nd, 2006, 17:57	#1
Dirtbag Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004	Creating a usable map of your field Hi all, This type of article may have been posted previously, in which case I apolgize. As a result of setting up the Milsim for FVA, I wanted a map of the field that was reasonable accurate and had a military style grid. I found some software that works well with most GPS units. I hope you find this useful. You can read the PDF I created here : Mapping PDF I will try to add some detail once I have the Milsim finished.

June 2nd, 2006, 18:29	#2
AvroAero Trader rating Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Vaughan, Ontario	Cool, That'd be good for radio talk, especially on fields such as FR old field. __________________ Old User Rating

June 2nd, 2006, 19:35	#3
Luckyorwhat Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: calgar	What about google-maps? Just print-screen, paste, and overlay a grid. Gimp has a grid-overlay feature. __________________ http://www.libertarian.ca/english/li...positions.html

June 2nd, 2006, 19:46	#4
Gryphon Trader rating Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MB	Very few rural areas have the new 2 meter resolution that make it useful for maps. All three major fields in the Winnipeg area still have the grainy look in Google Maps and Google Earth. One has had aerial photos done, the other is a bit small to warrant that. The third is looking into it. Expensive, but quality.

June 2nd, 2006, 19:49	#5
Darklen Administrator Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Red Deer, AB	Our main field is like that, just a greenish blob. We have another field that has be done in 2m resolution, with a nice big billowy cloud right over top of it. __________________ *ASC Age Verifier for Red Deer & Area Alberta*

June 3rd, 2006, 15:14	#6
Dirtbag Trader rating Join Date: Feb 2004	google maps They don't even have anything for my part of the Fraser Valley, besides which we are under a heavy evergreen tree canopy. It would be cool to place a nice air or sat photo of the area as a background though.

June 3rd, 2006, 17:24	#7
gandar Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Sault Ste. Syberia, ON	Or just go to your local MNR and get a topo map of your area.... then photocopy as necessary. __________________ Ubique Quo Fas et Gloria Ducunt Alternatively, I could just light you on fire. - Me

August 6th, 2008, 13:11	#8
Danke Prancercise Guru Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Danger Zone	Do you have a reference number for the field as it relates to a BC topographic map?

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