[Xastir] Opinions sought on new maps

[Fred Hillhouse]

There are other "slippy tile" maps available. I use a series from ArcGIS
that is basically the same as the USGS topographic maps. CalTopo also has a
few useful tiles as well.

To get an idea of options, you might look at this link:
http://aprsisce.wikidot.com/tile-sets

I know it is not directly related but since some OSM code has been added in
Xastir, maybe someone could add an interface to other tiles sets with little
trouble.


Best regards,
Fred, N7FMH


 

> -----Original Message-----
> From: xastir-bounces at lists.xastir.org 
> [mailto:xastir-bounces at lists.xastir.org] On Behalf Of Liz
> Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2012 14:42
> To: xastir at lists.xastir.org
> Subject: Re: [Xastir] Opinions sought on new maps
> 
> On Sun, 9 Dec 2012 20:42:28 +0900
> Andrew Errington <erringtona at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> > You could download OpenStreetMap data (www.osm.org).  It works with 
> > Xastir and it's free.  You can cache map tiles, or you can download 
> > vector data.  If you find errors or omissions you can 
> correct them and 
> > upload your data for the benefit of yourself and others.
> 
> Thankyou for your suggestion.
> Everything in my region I mapped for OSM, and I have 
> withdrawn from the project after the licence change. What I 
> mapped has been removed.
> The current lines on the map *in my region* are completely 
> unsuitable for use "off the beaten track", as they are of 
> very poor mapping standard.
> I need the standard of the government produced maps for my 
> region - nothing else comes close for balloon chases.
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