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Caltopo ?

Unread postby Buckshot20 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:40 pm

I'm sure it's simple but I'm not figuring it out so I'm looking for a little help. I'm trying to cyber scout a potential out of state hunt. It's super flat and I was wondering if there is a way to get contours of like 1'? Thanks guys.

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Re: Caltopo ?

Unread postby Ghost Hunter » Mon Sep 12, 2016 12:49 pm

Sorry I can help. But like to know myself.
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Re: Caltopo ?

Unread postby Bonecrusher101 » Mon Sep 12, 2016 1:44 pm

Yeah I think it's called dem shading and shows high spots. I would try a search on here of earlier posts about it. I remember reading but didn't dig in much with cal topo

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Re: Caltopo ?

Unread postby hunter_mike » Mon Sep 12, 2016 2:54 pm

Not sure if thats doable on caltopo but i can get that type of topo map in my county off of the county GIS website. I think they show 2 ft contours. Not all counties will have that obviously since they are all different but its worth a search.

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Re: Caltopo ?

Unread postby IkemanTx » Mon Sep 12, 2016 4:31 pm

try shooting this user a PM. He uses LIDAR data (kinda like radar, but using lasers) to create them at the elevation resolution you want. Here is his thread about it.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36493&p=519876&hilit=interested#p519876
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Re: Caltopo ?

Unread postby Buckshot20 » Tue Sep 13, 2016 2:50 am

Thanks for the replies. You guys are awesome.

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Re: Caltopo ?

Unread postby GoetzC » Tue Sep 13, 2016 4:33 am

Another option is just searching your state/county for lidar data.
I live in MN and the state has a great interactive site with 2' topo lines available for free.
I haven't figured out how to download them to my gps yet, but working on it.
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Re: Caltopo ?

Unread postby wmahunter » Sun Sep 18, 2016 4:29 am

IkemanTx wrote:try shooting this user a PM. He uses LIDAR data (kinda like radar, but using lasers) to create them at the elevation resolution you want. Here is his thread about it.

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=36493&p=519876&hilit=interested#p519876


I had Bobbo1686 convert some data for me. The data was real clear to import in GE and his price was really reasonable.
If you need a closed contour map (1ft contours) send him a pm.

Land that is supposedly flat does have contours.


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