The above map shows some of my completed island mapping projects. Each icon contains the name of the primary
island associated with the project and a link to the post. Once all of my projects are posted, the map will be
covered with icons. To productively use the map, zoom into a region of interest. Then select an
icon.
Each of my maps is constructed of numerous layers of information.
All of the layers are vector files. I will make these files available upon request. You are free to use them with certain
restrictions - 1) Don't sell them. You can use them on research projects, post them to your website or things of that
nature. If you aren't sure about the use of my maps, drop me a line and we can discuss your idea. 2) Give me credit
when you use my vectors or images of my maps. Credit them to Peter Minton @ EVS-Islands
If I have the island vector
file(s) and based upon your need, I will make them available. Images of my maps are yours to download and use, with the above
restrictions applicable. Enjoy!
I am resubmitting this post with a new addition. Instead of the lengthy process I had to follow in Excel, this new process requires a download of GE Path, a nifty piece of software that allows you to work with lines or polygons outside of Google Earth. I use it to move my KML file into an Excel spreadsheet. In Excel I delete a couple of columns, move a column and rename and finalize the data. I can then move it out of Excel and into almost any mapping program around. It is a slick process for all those souls that do not have KML/KMZ import/export capabilities in their mapping software. If you do have the ability to import/export KML/KMZ files, never mind.
This is a very popular post with my readers. If you have difficulties reading the Flash presentation, go directly to my Flickr account and check out the set of images with the same name as the title of this post.
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Are you sure you can do this without getting into trouble with the copyright owners of that satellite image?
Are you sure you can do this without getting into trouble with the copyright owners of that satellite image?
Yes, you would need to secure permission from the image owner to use their image outline in the form of your newly created vector file. I am usually very attentive to copyright issues and that is why I make it a point to acknowledge where I acquired imagery and, to the best of my knowledge, who owns that imagery.
Such a great article it was which Each of my maps is constructed of numerous layers of information. All of the layers are vector files.In which you can use them on research projects, post them to your website or things of that nature. Thanks for sharing this article.
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Are you sure you can do this without getting into trouble with the copyright owners of that satellite image?
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Anonymous |
6/26/2006 06:25:00 AM
Are you sure you can do this without getting into trouble with the copyright owners of that satellite image?
Posted by
Anonymous |
6/26/2006 06:32:00 AM
Yes, you would need to secure permission from the image owner to use their image outline in the form of your newly created vector file. I am usually very attentive to copyright issues and that is why I make it a point to acknowledge where I acquired imagery and, to the best of my knowledge, who owns that imagery.
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Mr Minton |
6/26/2006 10:18:00 AM
Such a great article it was which Each of my maps is constructed of numerous layers of information. All of the layers are vector files.In which you can use them on research projects, post them to your website or things of that nature. Thanks for sharing this article.
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Danielle |
1/27/2012 09:17:00 AM