Difference between revisions of "Map applications"
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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. | ||
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| + | * [http://www.natgeomaps.com/trail-maps/pdf-quads] | ||
| + | * Topographical maps | ||
| + | * Downloadable and printable PDF format | ||
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Revision as of 20:51, 22 March 2017
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.
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
- [1]
- Topographical maps
- Downloadable and printable PDF format
