Question about Google Earth "elev" and perpendicular

[dmccarty]

Yes I believe we have all of the above, but the governments don't do anything for nothing!

Well yes we pay for it but I can go online and find my property lines, matching topo maps and areal photos for no fees. Or I can go to the GIS office and either use the PC there or get some big huge maps to look at for no charge. If I want a print out I can get it for a nominal charge that fairly covers the costs of a big piece of paper and the printer that can print on that paper.

Now my local government but in this case they charge nothing or a fair amount. The last time I bought a print out from them it was $5 for a paper about 24"x36".

Getting a topo map from the US government is not that hard or expensive either. I think I can do it online now and there are stores I used to be able to buy from as well. Though this market seems to be drying up as people move to GPSes.

Later,
Dan

 

[kwin]

Kwin, what do you mean by "Florida soon Texas?[/QUOTE]

It is time to retire to my small place around Lake Limestone in Texas. Cost of living is gone nuts here in Fl. plus my kids, grandkids are in Texas.
I also lived in Houston for 30 years.

 

[allenr]

Well yes we pay for it but I can go online and find my property lines, matching topo maps and areal photos for no fees. Or I can go to the GIS office and either use the PC there or get some big huge maps to look at for no charge. If I want a print out I can get it for a nominal charge that fairly covers the costs of a big piece of paper and the printer that can print on that paper.
Dan

To the best of my knowledge none of what you refer to is available online in Australia. You've got to buy it at the relevant office and expect to pay $50 plus.

With the possible exception of local gov, most state and federal gov websites are fairly useless. Either they simply don't offer online services or when they do they're often impossible to negotiate.

I tried a while back to set up an account to pay my tax online but eventually had to give up.

 

[kwin]

don't know if it will help but I found this on topo maps plus they also have walk-about-maps!!!


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[allenr]

don't know if it will help but I found this on topo maps plus they also have walk-about-maps!!!


The catalogue describes items held in the Library's collections. You can request or reserve the items for use inside the Library building in Canberra by becoming a registered user. If you can't visit the Library, you may also be able to order a photocopy or photograph of an item through our Copies Direct service, or you can ask your local library to borrow an item on your behalf. Further details about using our collections are available on our website.

Thanks Ken.

Hope your move to Texas goes well.

Is there a particular website url I should look for?

 

[tugboat-2]

You might try dropping by your local Military, Government Land office etc, as we used to call them "Army Maps",..deadly accurate. With todays computerized and GPS etc,...those old paper maps may be gathering dust. They likely give you a bunch. I have them for my area,..extremely helpful !! Easy to read.

Good luck Allen,
. . tug

PS: . . OOops sorry Allen,..I just now saw your item about the $50. fee for stuff. Wouldn't hurt to drop by and "ask" for a map, . . .....would it?