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Index of Subjects I must agree with Randy about most of his points. While the map interface is a little retro-computer feeling, and their server is less capable than google as Hans pointed out, after playing with the controls for perhaps 30 seconds, most of the map features were revealed to be pretty intuitive. I work in the earth sciences, and while most researchers have access to more sophisticated GIS mapping software, the local relevance of this particular group of data may have some application to those with field sites. As such, I have forwarded the link within my research centre. Thanks Randy, Bruce On Thu, Oct 1, 2009 at 7:22 AM, Randy Lauff <randy.lauff@gmail.com> wrote: > Folks, > It isn't perfect...I'm hearing BS here about a FREE service that is > extremely useful and convenient. By the way, I had nothing to do with the > development of it, nor do I work for either level of government involved. In > the past, if you had wanted to look at so many air photos, you had to order > them yourself at great expense, or go to a library or other source to work > with the hard copies. I've done that, it's a pain relative to this. > To access the air photos, I would still use the link I provided > (https://ns.nfis.org/mapserver/ka-map/htdocs/). You'll see the menu on the > left..."ortho photos" only appears once you're zoomed in to a scale of > 1:250000. Click that option, the photos appear. > "Cartographic Monstrosity" is a pathetic description of this site. It isn't > perfect, big deal. I can see it as being extremely useful, and it's a HECK > of a lot better than what was available before (ever see an airphoto with > roads colour-coded? How about all the waterways marked? Crown Land > borders?). I'm sure the bugs (one of which I posted in my original email) > will be sorted out soon. It seems that some people, instead of > congratulating the positives, will seek out the negatives, especially with > anything government related, and just spew trash. Remember that our > governments are made up of people, our neighbours, friends, sometimes > family, sometimes just the joe down the street. How about a bit of optimism? > > Randy > _________________________________ > RF Lauff > Antigonish County, NS. > -- Bruce Stevens Maryvale, NS
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