What satellite companies offer best imagery

[kronos416]

Trying to find out what satellite companies offer best imagery. Also which offer best infared imagery of mountain ranges?

 

[stoney56]

I like Acme Mapper 2.0 especially since I can do Map, Satellite, Hybrid, Terrain, Topo, DOQ (USGS), Nexrad, and Mapnik. It also allows me to find GPS coordinates by moving the map over the crosshair in the center or enter GPS coordinates below.

http://mapper.acme.com/

 

[YankeeDownSouthAdv.]

added it to my favorites...seems pretty cool..gregg

 

[CanadianTrout]

added it to my favorites...seems pretty cool..gregg

Ya me too. Seems good. Last time I checked Google Earth their sat photos really sucked for my area. Us poor Canadians, always treated as world second class citizens! Our time will come, our time to rise up!

Then we'll go back to making maple syrup and kicking everyones arse at hockey.

Thanks for that link. I'm hunting 2 old mill sites along the Grand River near my house. haven't found them yet, maybe this will help.

 

[outback2000]

Google earth works good in my area ,,but i would also like to be able scan the Grande river works good for most towns in Ontario was surprised it gave a good view Fort Erie

 

[Pa.Billy]

added it to my favorites...seems pretty cool..gregg

Ya me too. Seems good. Last time I checked Google Earth their sat photos really sucked for my area. Us poor Canadians, always treated as world second class citizens! Our time will come, our time to rise up!

Then we'll go back to making maple syrup and kicking everyones arse at hockey.

Thanks for that link. I'm hunting 2 old mill sites along the Grand River near my house. haven't found them yet, maybe this will help.

google earth doesn't do a very good job in my aera either,flashearth.com works pretty good though http://www.flashearth.com

 

[stoney56]

You can also enter a town in the white box and hit find. But that isn't quite as accurate. That part works better with GPS coordinates. If I don't have the GPS, I move the map to the area I want using the map or hybrid sect. Some areas may not zoom in as far as I'd like so I get as close as possible then switch to topo or DOQ to finish zooming. Topo can also find some old schools, quarry's, etc. DOQ can also be used to find old roads or wagon trails that aren't normally visible.

 

[YankeeDownSouthAdv.]

what does doq stand for??...thanks...gregg

 

[Idig4beer]

I found a good one(powered by google earth).I still don't know how to post a web link ,so type in----mindat.org/maps---- there's a alot of different maps to look at. there's a place to type in a location and search. hope this helps. Idig

 

[stoney56]

what does doq stand for??...thanks...gregg

Short for Digital Orthophoto Quadrangle..whew what a mouthful. LOL

 

[CanadianTrout]

Oh! I had forgotten about FlashEarth, thanks Pa.Billy!

 

[YankeeDownSouthAdv.]

what does doq stand for??...thanks...gregg

Short for Digital Orthophoto Quadrangle..whew what a mouthful. LOL

but whats it for...lol..gregg

 

[MayberryMonte]

GeoCommunicator.com is good for showing older maps.

 

[Mona Lisa]

I like Acme Mapper 2.0 especially since I can do Map, Satellite, Hybrid, Terrain, Topo, DOQ (USGS), Nexrad, and Mapnik. It also allows me to find GPS coordinates by moving the map over the crosshair in the center or enter GPS coordinates below.

http://mapper.acme.com/

Thanks, Stoney. That really helped me. I've been searching for a group of cellarholes. This really helped me coordinate where they might be.

 

[Lowbatts]

Get the IR maps off the DOQ system if you're looking for old buildings or roads through open fields.

Very informative. Not sure what the cost is, haven't bought one in a while but they're worth it if you need to know where to start and can't eyeball the terrain so well.