Finding maps

[ArmySGT.]

There is a .kmz add on that puts a topo map overlay on the satellite image of Google Earth.

You can create your own military Top maps that way.

In the options you can change the mapping system from Lat and Long to Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM).

That way where ever you lay the pointer you will get a 12 digit grid coordinate.

The Topo overlay currently only works for the USA as the maps are derived from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Then take a screen shot of Google Maps in with the Topo layer on. Save that and open it with Milsketch. Keeping GE open you can use that to reference proper grid coordinates if you use such in your campaign.

[Graebarde]

Originally Posted by ArmySGT.

There is a .kmz add on that puts a topo map overlay on the satellite image of Google Earth.

You can create your own military Top maps that way.

In the options you can change the mapping system from Lat and Long to Universal Tranverse Mercator (UTM).

That way where ever you lay the pointer you will get a 12 digit grid coordinate.

The Topo overlay currently only works for the USA as the maps are derived from the US Geological Survey (USGS).

Then take a screen shot of Google Maps in with the Topo layer on. Save that and open it with Milsketch. Keeping GE open you can use that to reference proper grid coordinates if you use such in your campaign.

Where do you find the add-on?

[ArmySGT.]

Originally Posted by Graebarde

Where do you find the add-on?

HERE

Click on the "USGS Topographical Overlays" hyperlink.

You will be asked to download a file "topomaps.kmz"

Download, scan for virus, then open and install.

You will have to have Google Earth and not Google Maps to run it.

[Cdnwolf]

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Great maps... I included the google translated version