Oz Maps
Mar 4th 2004, 7:57 am
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Oz Maps
Hi Guys,
I am bit of a saddo map anorak and couldn't help wondering if there is an equivalent organisation in Oz to our very wonderful Ordnance Survey (OS).
For those who are too familiar with OS, they produce highly detailed fold out maps showing everything like public footpaths, topographical contours, tracks, country public houses etc etc. These maps are especially used by civil engineers/transport strategists/armed forces/walkers/cyclists and any outdoorsy professionals. They have relatively small scale versions by going to http://www.getamap.co.uk/ and click on the green rectangle. Also don't you think that www.multimap.co.uk is better than www.whereis.com.au.
Is there anything like Ordnance Survey in Oz?
Thanks in advance.
Neil
I am bit of a saddo map anorak and couldn't help wondering if there is an equivalent organisation in Oz to our very wonderful Ordnance Survey (OS).
For those who are too familiar with OS, they produce highly detailed fold out maps showing everything like public footpaths, topographical contours, tracks, country public houses etc etc. These maps are especially used by civil engineers/transport strategists/armed forces/walkers/cyclists and any outdoorsy professionals. They have relatively small scale versions by going to http://www.getamap.co.uk/ and click on the green rectangle. Also don't you think that www.multimap.co.uk is better than www.whereis.com.au.
Is there anything like Ordnance Survey in Oz?
Thanks in advance.
Neil
Mar 4th 2004, 8:57 am
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There are lots of good maps but I'm no expert on OS to make the comparison. Whereis is rubbish - OK if yoou want to know where is Melbourne but thats about it. I take it you know Multimap do Australia, its very good
Mar 4th 2004, 9:02 am
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Originally posted by jayr
There are lots of good maps but I'm no expert on OS to make the comparison. Whereis is rubbish - OK if yoou want to know where is Melbourne but thats about it. I take it you know Multimap do Australia, its very good
There are lots of good maps but I'm no expert on OS to make the comparison. Whereis is rubbish - OK if yoou want to know where is Melbourne but thats about it. I take it you know Multimap do Australia, its very good
