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Maps, maps and more maps
A few years ago I posted here in fireside about Gmap4 which was a general purpose web map I developed based on the Google map API (Application Program Interface). But then Google slashed the amount of free usage it allowed for its map API and as a result I shutdown most usage of Gmap4. What...- Jelf
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Tip if you ever need to call/text 911
I have posted about this before here in hunttalk but it has been a few years so time for a refresher. Assume you are outside somewhere, something bad happens and you need to contact 911. Since you are not at a street address the best location data you can give to the dispatcher is (1) latitude...- Jelf
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Tips for calling 911 with a cell phone - A peek under the hood
I am a software developer working with online maps and location technology. Earlier this year I became interested in what happens when someone with a cell phone calls 911. In particular I wanted to know the details of how the 911 dispatcher learns the *location* of the caller. What kind of...- Jelf
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Online public land maps with geolocation
Most states have detailed information showing the boundaries of various kinds of public land at the federal, state and local level. Government agencies also have all kinds of map information that is useful for all kinds of outdoor activities from hunting to 4-wheeling to horse riding to hiking...- Jelf
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Digital hunt scouting - online high resolution topos
The following link starts Gmap4 (I am the developer) and displays a high resolution topo map centered on Pat O’Hara Peak near Cody, Wyoming. Once upon a time when we lived in that area we rode our horses up there and watched an elk bugle while we ate our lunch. These hi-res topos cover...- Jelf
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- Forum: Fireside (A Place for Friends)
