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3rd March 2014, 07:24 PM
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Nasty Dog - Moderator
Download FREE 1:250,000 Topographic Maps (PDF)
One of the members of The Western Patrol Club posted this, may be of interest to some here:
Download FREE 1:250,000 Topographic Maps (PDF)
Geoscience Australia have changed how you download their 1:250,000 topo maps free as a PDF. Their old system was difficult to use and the new system is worse. But if you shortcut it by going directly to Map Connect it's not to bad. Follow the steps listed below.
Go to the MapConnect website of Geoscience Australia:
http://www.ga.gov.au/topographic-map...apconnect.html
Under ‘Select a Theme’ choose:
geoMAP - Create and download a PDF map
Under ‘Terms and Conditions’ choose:
I agree
Then
Enter MapConnect
Now the fun starts.
The screen will show an interactive map of Australia with various control buttons above and to the side. On the map there are two buttons for settings. Set these to ‘Turn Landsat Off’ and ‘Turn On Full 250K Schema’.
Zoom in using the + button (first on left above map) until you can see the names of the map sheets.
By clicking on the ‘hand’ (third button from left above map) you will be able to move the map around.
Once you have found the map you want, go to the Order area to the right of the map. Click on the Ms button (Step 1). Then select GeoPDF (Georeferenced PDF Map). Then go back to the map and click on the Map Sheet you want. It should show up in Step 3. Go to Step 4 and click on ‘Add to Order’.
Count the number of Map Sheets as you select them – you can only select five. Then select ‘Show Order’. A table of the Map Sheets you have selected will appear (eventually). Click on ‘Ready’ for each Map Sheet to start the download. They should automatically be saved to you Downloads folder.
Most of the maps are about 3.5-4Mb.
If any members require assistance in anything regarding this forum, just let me know via a PM and I will help you in any way that I can.
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3rd March 2014 07:24 PM
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3rd March 2014, 08:10 PM
#2
Thanks doggy. So these can be only view in what? Sorry still learning with this map stuff...
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3rd March 2014, 08:15 PM
#3
100K would be nice… can you have a word to them please.
Between Patrols ATM. Had a beaut GU with 6.5 Chev TD. Next is a GU ute with a 4.5 litre Cummins conversion and a camper on the back.
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3rd March 2014, 08:19 PM
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Nasty Dog - Moderator
Originally Posted by
mudski
Thanks doggy. So these can be only view in what? Sorry still learning with this map stuff...
Hey Mudski, I have no idea mate...........been trying to work out my GPS thingy for about 3 years,,LOL
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3rd March 2014, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by
BenK
100K would be nice… can you have a word to them please.
I thought the 250k would be better.
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3rd March 2014, 08:32 PM
#6
Administrator
I looked into this when doing you4wd.com
We need Australia wide 1:25k!!!!....lol
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4th March 2014, 12:26 AM
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Legendary
Have a look at shonky maps......free and quality.
1999 GU 4500 dual fuel
Il dado è tratto
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4th March 2014, 12:35 AM
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Moderator
Originally Posted by
AB
I looked into this when doing you4wd.com
We need Australia wide 1:25k!!!!....lol
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Yes please!!!!
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4th March 2014, 07:17 AM
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I use OruxMaps, loving it!
Will have to see if I can use this with the app.
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4th March 2014, 08:56 PM
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Nasty Dog - Moderator
Originally Posted by
NP99
Have a look at shonky maps......free and quality.
These are free as well
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