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MAKE A MAP!

Make a custom map or aerial photo!

Go to the link below and follow the instructions I have given.

http://nationalmap.usgs.gov/nmjump.html

Follow these steps:

  1. Select "Go to the National Map Viewer"
  2. Select "Zoom In" from the menu on the left side of the map and zoom in on your area of interest.
  3. Once the map frame shows the area you want, use the "Layer" menu on the right side of the map to display what you want.  (Selecting the triangle to the right of the layer name will display the features of the layer.)
    • for a topographic map:
      1. select "Administrative" and uncheck "Reference"
      2. select "Elevation" and uncheck "Shaded Relief"
      3. select "Orthoimagery" and uncheck "Index/Status"
      4. select "Transportation" and uncheck "Roads"
      5. select "Topographic Map" and check "USGS Quadrangles"
      6. select the "Redraw Map" button at the bottom of the menu
    • for an aerial photo:
      1. select "Administrative" and uncheck "Reference"
      2. select "Elevation" and uncheck "Shaded Relief"
      3. select "Transportation" and uncheck "Roads"
      4. select "Ortho-Imagery" and check "DOQ" and uncheck "Index/Status"
      5. select the "Redraw Map" button at the bottom of the menu
    • for other maps: use the layers and redraw button to experiment
  4. Once you have displayed the area  and features you are interested in, use the scroll button on the left side of the map to scroll the menu down to print.  (Note:  You will need Adobe Acrobat to print a map.)
    1. your browser will need to allow pop-ups
    2. select "Print" from the menu
    3. select "Create a Printable Map"
    4. select "view a printable map"
    5. select "print" or the printer button
    6. close the window

 

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