OziExplorer Maps info - who what where when.....
Submitted: Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 09:34
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Member - Brett C (WA)
Hey guys, I've got OziExplorer with the Hema maps of Oz which are great but I was wondering who does the topographical maps with 4WD tracks on them?
Mainly looking for
Perth and the south west of Australia.
And is it true that there's some free downloadable maps for members on this site?
Any help would be appreciated, cheers guys.
Reply By: selasticman - Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 10:55
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 10:55
Try the GPS Australia
forum.
selastiman.
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Reply By: ExplorOz Team - Michelle - Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 11:02
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 11:02
Brett,
Go to PlotSwap - you can view/download maps and plot files from there. These are 250K topo maps that are excellent for 4WD track data but are enhanced with overlay data of plot recordings from site users which confirms driving
routes.
Alternatively, if you wish to purchase a CD there is a set of topo 50K SW WA maps there. There is no overlay data on these but very detailed so you'll see tracks there too.
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz Team - Michelle - Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 11:03
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 11:03
Sorry the site link for PlotSwap is
Site Link
or just click the word PlotSwap from the Topic Search list in the left margin of the site.
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Follow Up By: Member - Brett C (WA) - Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 22:39
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 22:39
Hey Michelle, thanks heaps for that, I'll have to do some downloading once we get something faster than dial up here at home. Still no broadband but I'll be looking further into the PlotSwap for sure.
Cheers again.
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Reply By: Patrol22 - Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 12:34
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 12:34
You can get the whole of Aus on a single 1:250k top from e</a. I run this on my pda and pc.
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Follow Up By: Patrol22 - Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 12:35
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 12:35
That link is Site link
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz Team - David - Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 14:43
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 14:43
You can get the Natmap from ExplorOz and support the site and
forum in the
Shop at Site Link
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Reply By: jeffwa - Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 14:07
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 14:07
If you can get a hold of the latest 50k DEC maps on CD they are far superior than the older SW50k sold in the
shop here (no offence to Exploreoz) :-)
Ask around the local WA 4wd internet forums and you will find lots of info on different maps of the soutwest for Ozi.
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Follow Up By: ExplorOz Team - David - Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 14:44
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 14:44
We would be interested to stock these if someone can tell me where they come from?
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Follow Up By: The Explorer - Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 18:23
Friday, Jul 27, 2007 at 18:23
Hello David - AFAIK the digital DEC (formerly CALM) maps Jeff is talking about (referred to as COG - CALM Operational Graphics) are provided free to SEC and other Emergency Groups. I am not sure if 4WD groups are provided them free in digital format - but some are given the paper version when doing organised trips in forest areas.
Based on my observations I think I can safely assume there is a significant "black market" in the digital COG maps - i.e. the ones Jeff suggest to get by "asking around" are without doubt of dubious parentage - a consequence of the purchase price of a legitimate digital version ~$400 from DEC (or some similar excessive price so I am told). I have never seen them advertised anywhere - assume you ring DEC and ask.
With respect to them being more up to date than the Raster 50K SWWA series sold in
shop - they would be (generally speaking) as they are created on an as need basis using latest road /track data. The COG maps can however appear a bit “busy” and they also have less coverage than the Raster 50K (plus there is no
Kimberley or
Pilbara version).
Cheers
Greg
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