Somebeach (Forum Supporter)
Somebeach (Forum Supporter) HalfDork
8/20/21 8:36 p.m.

I saw these hunterra field maps

https://www.hunterra.com/maps/field

I would like to make my own version if possible, the hunterra ones are $240. 
 

Seems like a DIY version should be doable. But not really sure where start. 
 

would I be able to print a high enough resolution picture off google earth to be decent? 
 

would a place like staples have the water proof paper and be able to print it? 

Honsch
Honsch Reader
8/21/21 1:34 a.m.

Those look like they're printed on vinyl.  I wonder if a local sign shop can make them for you.

bgkast
bgkast GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
8/21/21 1:48 a.m.

What is it? A waterproof topo map with contour lines?

Look for GIS data for the area, turn on the contour and photo layers, print and laminate.

 

Example from my area: https://gis.clark.wa.gov/mapsonline

Somebeach (Forum Supporter)
Somebeach (Forum Supporter) HalfDork
8/21/21 7:18 a.m.

In reply to Honsch :

That is a good idea thanks. Didn't think of that. 

Somebeach (Forum Supporter)
Somebeach (Forum Supporter) HalfDork
8/21/21 7:22 a.m.

In reply to bgkast :

Thanks, It doesn't show up very good on my cell phone. I will have to check it out on the laptop when I get a chance. 
 

It is a topo map, I really want to be able to "see the trees" and other landmarks to be able to route some paths on a property that I bought. 
 

I don't know if you can see the trees on that GIS data or not. But maybe that is what the photo layer does? 

DrBoost
DrBoost MegaDork
8/21/21 8:39 a.m.

Where are you?  How large an area for a given map?  
a drone pilot (like me!) can capture the imagery and gis data for you. They get stitched together and a shop can print it. 
google earth is terrible quality. 
in the end, it won't be cheap. Probably more than $240 unless a drone pilot gives you a great deal. 

stuart in mn
stuart in mn MegaDork
8/21/21 10:16 a.m.
bgkast said:

What is it? A waterproof topo map with contour lines?

Look for GIS data for the area, turn on the contour and photo layers, print and laminate.

 

Example from my area: https://gis.clark.wa.gov/mapsonline

Lots of areas around the country have these sorts of maps available, check your local government websites.

Somebeach (Forum Supporter)
Somebeach (Forum Supporter) HalfDork
8/21/21 8:58 p.m.

In reply to DrBoost :

I am pretty close to Findlay Ohio. I would like a map that covers about 50-60 acres. 
 

looks like about 2 hours south of you if your profile is correct. 
 

I thought about a drone but don't want to buy one and not sure on where to start to look for some one to take some pictures. Also not sure I really want to spend a lot on this project. 
 



 

 

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