+Team Flying Dachshund Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Where do you got to find a map of benchmarks? Preferably on the website in the same way you would find caches. Quote Link to comment
2oldfarts (the rockhounders) Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 We make our own maps. Do a search for benchmarks in the area you want, then download the search results as a "loc" file. Open it in 'Easy GPS' and then transfer the waypoints to a mapping program. We use 'Mapsend topo' to plot the waypoints. Hope this helps. John Quote Link to comment
+Black Dog Trackers Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Team ClandestinePenguin - I do about the same as 2oldfarts (the rockhounders), except that I use GPSVisualizer online to make a map, which I print out and bring with me to guide my way through the day of benchmark hunting. It would be nice if/when the GC website has the same feature for benchmarks on the map as it does for geocaches as I suggested here. The suggestion is pretty obvious and I figure the GC people have thought of it before I did, and might get to it someday. Quote Link to comment
+happycycler Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Thank you BDT!! Yet another fun toy to play with! Quote Link to comment
+bons Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Step 1: http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/datasheet.prl Get the datasheets you're interested in. Step 2: http://www.parkrrrr.com/ Get BMGPX and convert datasheets to gpx format. Step 3: http://gsak.geocaching.com.au/ Get GSAK and convert gpx files to csv files for Microsoft Streets and Trips Step4: Find an old copy of Microsoft Streets and Trips. I paid under $10 for my copy after shipping and handling. GEO*Trailblazer 1 uses National Geographic State Topo's to do the same thing. Quote Link to comment
+G-Squad Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 While I am one for saving money where you can, I just purchased MS S&T 2004 from Sam's for $22.76 not including tax. It includes Pocket Streets for a Pocket PC. I think the total package is well worth the additional cost. Quote Link to comment
+GeckoGeek Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Step 2: http://www.parkrrrr.com/ Get BMGPX and convert datasheets to gpx format. You get that far then you can use USAPhotoMap. It's free. No routing information, just the ability to plot the points on a topo map or a photo. It can also talk to your GPS to show your tracks. Quote Link to comment
+Kordite Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 The Official NGS Survey Control Interactive Map is available at: http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/ims/NgsMap2/default.htm Quote Link to comment
+Colorado Papa Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 The Official NGS Survey Control Interactive Map is available at: http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/ims/NgsMap2/default.htm Same one I use. Quote Link to comment
clintb Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 While I am one for saving money where you can, I just purchased MS S&T 2004 from Sam's for $22.76 not including tax. It includes Pocket Streets for a Pocket PC. I think the total package is well worth the additional cost. Don't forget the $10 rebate on S&T2004 that's going on. Rebate Form Quote Link to comment
+G-Squad Posted April 13, 2004 Share Posted April 13, 2004 (edited) Thanks! I wasn't aware of it. Printed and will be mailed tomorrow. edit for poor spelling Edited April 13, 2004 by GeoGeorge Quote Link to comment
+PandyBat Posted April 14, 2004 Share Posted April 14, 2004 The Official NGS Survey Control Interactive Map is available at: http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/ims/NgsMap2/default.htm Same one I use. Dangit...I need a new computer. That site crashes my computer every time. Quote Link to comment
ArtMan Posted April 15, 2004 Share Posted April 15, 2004 (edited) The Official NGS Survey Control Interactive Map is available at:http://www.ngs.noaa.gov/ims/NgsMap2/default.htm Dangit...I need a new computer. That site crashes my computer every time. You might try a different browser or a newer version of the one you're using. That map is a wonderful tool, but it can be a bit finicky. -ArtMan- Edited April 15, 2004 by ArtMan Quote Link to comment
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