Here is a map link that displays boundaries for various types of public land in Minnesota. This data is hosted on a GIS (Geographical Information System) server operated by the state. You can also turn various other GIS overlay layers on/off and change the stacking order. These layers include:
http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gma...land_map/state/MN/MN_public_land_boundary.txt
To display the list of basemaps and GIS overlay layers, click the button that is showing the name of the current basemap. Click the overlay layers to turn them on/off. The first layer you turn on will be #1 and at the bottom of the stack. The last layer you turn on will have the highest number and be at the top of the stack.
The overlay layer titled ?Basemap 2014 transparent? includes different symbols for campgrounds, picnic areas, boat launches, etc. This layer also has a lot of other information and will take a short time appear on your screen. These symbols are easiest to see if you change the basemap to ?All white basemap?.
To see the map legends, click the "About this map" link in the upper left corner then scroll down a bit for links to the map legends.
The "About" page also has a link to tips for using the map. You can search, change the coordinate format, display a UTM grid and a lot more.
If you are hunting on any of this public land and there is cell service, then you can:
To see high resolution topo maps, zoom in a bunch and then change the basemap to ?t4 Topo High?.
The map is displayed by Gmap4 which is an enhanced Google map viewer. Full disclosure time: I am the developer of the Gmap4 browser app. It is used by people that enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation.
If you open any Gmap4 link with a smartphone or tablet, then you will automatically see a touch-friendly interface.
Here is the index page to the Minnesota map links I made showing various kinds of recreation information that is hosted on GIS servers:
http://www.propertylinemaps.com/p/public_land_map/state/MN/_minnesota_layers_off.html
Here is the recipe for making your own custom Gmap4 map link:
1. Pick the basemap you want
2. Turn on the GIS layers you want. Remember, the layers are stacked from bottom to top as you turn them on.
3. Adjust the panning and zooming
4. Click Menu ==> Link to this map
The link that is displayed will reproduce the map you see on your screen.
Finally, Minnesota has a lot more GIS recreation data (hunting info, etc) that Gmap4 cannot display since that data is stored in a non-standard manner.
Joseph, the Gmap4 guy
- 2 foot contour lines
- Section lines
- WMAs
- and more
http://www.mappingsupport.com/p/gma...land_map/state/MN/MN_public_land_boundary.txt
To display the list of basemaps and GIS overlay layers, click the button that is showing the name of the current basemap. Click the overlay layers to turn them on/off. The first layer you turn on will be #1 and at the bottom of the stack. The last layer you turn on will have the highest number and be at the top of the stack.
The overlay layer titled ?Basemap 2014 transparent? includes different symbols for campgrounds, picnic areas, boat launches, etc. This layer also has a lot of other information and will take a short time appear on your screen. These symbols are easiest to see if you change the basemap to ?All white basemap?.
To see the map legends, click the "About this map" link in the upper left corner then scroll down a bit for links to the map legends.
The "About" page also has a link to tips for using the map. You can search, change the coordinate format, display a UTM grid and a lot more.
If you are hunting on any of this public land and there is cell service, then you can:
- Open the above link with your smartphone
- Do Menu ==> My location
To see high resolution topo maps, zoom in a bunch and then change the basemap to ?t4 Topo High?.
The map is displayed by Gmap4 which is an enhanced Google map viewer. Full disclosure time: I am the developer of the Gmap4 browser app. It is used by people that enjoy all kinds of outdoor recreation.
If you open any Gmap4 link with a smartphone or tablet, then you will automatically see a touch-friendly interface.
Here is the index page to the Minnesota map links I made showing various kinds of recreation information that is hosted on GIS servers:
http://www.propertylinemaps.com/p/public_land_map/state/MN/_minnesota_layers_off.html
Here is the recipe for making your own custom Gmap4 map link:
1. Pick the basemap you want
2. Turn on the GIS layers you want. Remember, the layers are stacked from bottom to top as you turn them on.
3. Adjust the panning and zooming
4. Click Menu ==> Link to this map
The link that is displayed will reproduce the map you see on your screen.
Finally, Minnesota has a lot more GIS recreation data (hunting info, etc) that Gmap4 cannot display since that data is stored in a non-standard manner.
Joseph, the Gmap4 guy
