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| − | == | + | == Geohash-specific == |
| + | === [https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.exclaimindustries.geohashdroid Geohash Droid] === | ||
| + | A useful Android app that shows nearby geohashes, connects to Google Maps for navigation, and can update this wiki for you. | ||
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| + | == General map tools == | ||
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| + | === Open Street Map === | ||
* [http://www.openstreetmap.org/ http://www.openstreetmap.org/] | * [http://www.openstreetmap.org/ http://www.openstreetmap.org/] | ||
* Road maps with a layer optimised for cyclists. | * Road maps with a layer optimised for cyclists. | ||
* Footpaths are often shown. | * Footpaths are often shown. | ||
* Aerial views but you have to be in "editing" mode. | * Aerial views but you have to be in "editing" mode. | ||
| + | * Can help you win an [[OpenStreetMap achievement]]! | ||
| − | == Google Maps == | + | === Google Maps === |
* [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/ https://www.google.co.uk/maps/] | * [https://www.google.co.uk/maps/ https://www.google.co.uk/maps/] | ||
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* Street View (useful) | * Street View (useful) | ||
| − | == Google Earth == | + | === Google Earth === |
* This application needs to be installed | * This application needs to be installed | ||
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* Open and save track logs and push pins | * Open and save track logs and push pins | ||
| − | == Bing == | + | === Bing === |
* [http://www.bing.com/mapspreview http://www.bing.com/mapspreview] | * [http://www.bing.com/mapspreview http://www.bing.com/mapspreview] | ||
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* In the United Kingdom, Bing maps supports an Ordnance Survey view. This is really useful. | * In the United Kingdom, Bing maps supports an Ordnance Survey view. This is really useful. | ||
| − | == USGS == | + | === USGS === |
| − | * [http://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads] | + | * [http://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads http://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads] |
* Topographical maps | * Topographical maps | ||
* Downloadable and printable PDF format | * Downloadable and printable PDF format | ||
Latest revision as of 13:22, 18 February 2022
Contents
Geohash-specific
Geohash Droid
A useful Android app that shows nearby geohashes, connects to Google Maps for navigation, and can update this wiki for you.
General map tools
Open Street Map
- http://www.openstreetmap.org/
- Road maps with a layer optimised for cyclists.
- Footpaths are often shown.
- Aerial views but you have to be in "editing" mode.
- Can help you win an OpenStreetMap achievement!
Google Maps
- https://www.google.co.uk/maps/
- Road map
- Aerial views
- Street View (useful)
Google Earth
- This application needs to be installed
- Aerial views with or without roads, other transport options and many other features
- Street View (useful)
- Measuring tools
- Open and save track logs and push pins
Bing
- http://www.bing.com/mapspreview
- Road map
- Aerial views
- In the United Kingdom, Bing maps supports an Ordnance Survey view. This is really useful.
USGS
- http://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads
- Topographical maps
- Downloadable and printable PDF format
