Topographic map products to use on computer, PDA, and some GPS

Topographic mapping represents natural and man-made objects on the earths surface, and includes the shape of the terrain. This is done by the use of contour lines, each of which continuously follows a particular elevation. Topo mapping can be produced as either raster format, or vector format. Examples of the vector format are GPS Topo PLUS Australia 5, and GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 3 for Google Earth.

Topo maps have a wide variety of professional GIS and recreational uses.

Geoscience Australia digital topo maps New 2008 Topo Maps from Geoscience Australia GEODATA TOPO 250K Series 3 for Google Earth contains 1:250,000 scale vector map data for Australia in KML format. This version is designed for use with Google EarthTM Mapping Service and therefore requires no specialist GIS software or expertise. The map data is displayed with satellite imagery in the background. $99 Scale 1:250,000 1cm = 2.5km CD pack $99 DVD pack $99 NATMAP Raster maps have a wide variety of professional and recreational uses, including 1. real-time navigation with global positioning systems (GPS) using Oziexplorer or Fugawi 2. route and adventure planning 3. as backdrops in geographic information systems (GIS), where other information is overlaid and analysed 4. map-based presentations 5. a convenient and compact method of storing maps NATMAP Raster contains all the software needed to use the maps on the Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000 or XP operating system and Internet Explorer 5.5 or better. Natmaps are included with the GPS navigation program MemoryMap. You can also load Natmap Raster maps to GPS connected programs like Oziexplorer and Fugawi or professional GIS PDA programs like Arcmap or GBM Mobile. Major Features Includes all published 1:250 000 scale NATMAPs up to December 2004. Load maps by selecting from more than 310,000 place names, coordinates, NATMAP name or by using the index map. Measure distances on-screen. Display coordinates as latitude/longitude or grid coordinates, on either the GDA or AGD datum. Image resolution to 200dpi. Overview windows provide convenient indication of the location of the map on display in relation to the surrounding region and Australia. Includes software to select, view and manage the digital maps. Compatible with most GIS and graphics packages, either by direct viewing or by exporting to GeoTIFF, TIFF, JPEG, Bitmap, or PNG formats. Print maps for area of interest. Dynamic scale bar changes as you zoom Ideal for laptop or desktop computers. Digital elevation data available for all Australia - see third column.

Sunmap Queensland topo maps Scale 1:25,000 1cm = 250m Mapsheets $99 Mosaic $99 You can view Queensland’s 1:25 000 scale topographic line maps using Sunmap Raster Mapsheets and Mosaic. Each easy-to-use pack, complete with viewing software, contains more than 400 compressed, georeferenced images of the land, its natural features, rivers, roads, tracks and constructions. You can use this mapping with Oziexplorer and Fugawi. To see which areas of Queensland are covered in both products, see the key map below (map areas are shaded lime green - SE Qld, Central Qld, Bowen Ayr region). Sunmap Raster is available as: topographic mapsheets—digital images of hard copy line map products. Each map is viewed as a separate image. topographic mosaic—three seamless images created by joining content from individual mapsheets. This product is ideal for interfacing with GPS software, but not for measuring distances or areas Features Search by reference map, place name, coordinates, map name or number. Export maps straight from CD to global positioning systems (GPS) or geographic information systems (GIS). Use handy distance-measuring tools. Select pop-up windows for legends and climate graphs. Access grid and geographic coordinates. Print entire map or custom view. View maps on Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Me or NT4. Export maps into JPEG, BMP, PNG, TIFF AND GeoTIFFimage formats.

Australian Topo mapping for Garmin GPS contains scaleable vector map data for Australia which is suitable for loading direct to a Garmin in-car navigator or mapping handheld.   As of August 2007, the availability of Maptrax products is strictly limited, due to retirement of the owners. Please ask when ordering. Maptrax digital topographic, aviation, marine and street maps for Australia. Scales ranging from 1:25,000, 1:50,000, 1:100,000 and 1:250,000. <<<>>> Hema Maps - Australian touring and outback maps which do not contain contour lines. <<<>>>   Geoscience Australia DEM 3 or 9 second (digital elevation model) data for Australia- Data allows the user to determine height above sea level at any point in Australia on a 80 or 250 metre grid. Can be used with Oziexplorer (special version) to create 3D models. CDrom set- $99 incl postage anywhere in Australia. Sample of elevation data- longitude, latitude,elevation 148.61625 -20.80125 77.81 148.61875 -20.80125 82.47 148.62125 -20.80125 88.71 148.62375 -20.80125 95.64 148.62625 -20.80125 98.17 148.62875 -20.80125 100.10 148.63125 -20.80125 103.09 148.63375 -20.80125 108.73 When ordering, please specify either 3 second (parts of Australia) or 9 second (all of Australia). or Ph 1800 GPSGPS to order!

Raster v Raster Premium Two versions of NATMAP Raster are released. The differences are at right. As a general rule, users with computers that meet or exceed the recommended specifications should consider NATMAP Raster Premium as their first choice.

Contents of NATMAP Raster (CD-ROM) All five hundred and thirteen (513) 1:250 000 scale NATMAPs plus one inset (SD51-11 Browse Island) provided as separate mapsheets on the Cartesian coordinate system, Map Grid of Australia 1994 (MGA94) - suitable for measuring distances and areas. All 1:250 000 scale NATMAPs including the inset joined into a seamless map mosaic at 1:250 000 scale (Geographic/Equirectangular projection) - suitable for location based activities. Small scale reference maps at 1:5 000 000 and 1:20 000 000 scales. 2002 Landsat Satellite image of Australia (50 metre pixel size). Natmap Raster Viewer software (version 1.5).

Contents of NATMAP Raster Premium (DVD-ROM) Eight MGA94 maps provided as single mosaic for each UTM zone (UTM zones 49-56) - suitable for measuring distances and areas. All 514 mapsheets joined into a seamless map mosaic at 1:250 000 scale (Geographic/Equirectangular projection) - suitable for location based activities. Small scale reference maps at 1:5 000 000 and 1:20 000 000 scales. 2002 Landsat Satellite image of Australia (25 metre pixel size). Natmap Raster Viewer software (version 1.5).

What are the differences between NATMAP Raster and NATMAP Raster Premium? NATMAP Raster Premium has higher quality images than NATMAP Raster. Premium edition images have lower compression rates applied and in some cases smaller pixel size. NATMAP Raster Premium is supplied on 2 DVD-ROMs whilst NATMAP Raster is supplied on 4 CD-ROMs. NATMAP Raster has 514 individual maps based on MGA94 (UTM projection). In NATMAP Raster Premium, these maps have been mosaiced into separate UTM zone maps i.e. zone 55 contains all s*55** numbered maps as a single map image. Map content and software operation is identical between versions i.e. NATMAP Raster and NATMAP Raster Premium operate in exactly the same way. NATMAP Raster Premium Landsat satellite image has 25 metre pixel size, whereas the NATMAP Raster satellite image is coarser with 50 metre pixels.

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