Comments on: USGS Topographic Map Overlay http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm Interesting Things to do With Google Earth Mon, 16 Jan 2012 03:28:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Bill http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2543 Bill Wed, 23 Nov 2011 00:03:47 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2543 <blockquote>So does this let you show the UTM lines and numbers? I only see the topo, which is great but I already have that. I am looking for something that I can print that will actually show me the grid too.</blockquote> Try here for UTM grid line overlay http://www.gelib.com/worldwide-utm-grid.htm

So does this let you show the UTM lines and numbers? I only see the topo, which is great but I already have that. I am looking for something that I can print that will actually show me the grid too.

Try here for UTM grid line overlay
http://www.gelib.com/worldwide-utm-grid.htm

]]> By: Dana hammer http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2522 Dana hammer Tue, 08 Nov 2011 17:10:04 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2522 <blockquote>This is amazing, however I and dense when it comes to this stuff. When switching back and forth from google earth and the topo overlay I noticed that or it seems that the topo map is from the past showing structures and towns that are no longer standing. Can you tell me what year I am looking at? Thank you!</blockquote> Most of the map data is from the late 1970s through about 1990.

This is amazing, however I and dense when it comes to this stuff. When switching back and forth from google earth and the topo overlay I noticed that or it seems that the topo map is from the past showing structures and towns that are no longer standing. Can you tell me what year I am looking at? Thank you!

Most of the map data is from the late 1970s through about 1990.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2483 Melissa Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:34:41 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2483 Hi, thanks for responding. Yes, I did reload the main KML file again. No such luck. When the balloon message for the quad comes up I click on the place where "view map" used to be displayed. It takes me to a webpage that reads "The requested URL is not found on this server". Please help. I NEED my topos. Thanks so much!!! Hi, thanks for responding. Yes, I did reload the main KML file again. No such luck. When the balloon message for the quad comes up I click on the place where “view map” used to be displayed. It takes me to a webpage that reads “The requested URL is not found on this server”. Please help. I NEED my topos. Thanks so much!!!

]]> By: Melissa http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2480 Melissa Wed, 12 Oct 2011 20:29:00 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2480 <blockquote>I am having the same trouble as Allison, using version 5.2.1.1588. I tried to upgrade to a newer version of GE (per your 10/7 post), but the latest versions do not support a Mac OS X 10.4 operating system. Any suggestions? Thanks!</blockquote> Melissa, did you try downloading the main KML file again? It should work with Google Earth 5 also, but some of the links have changed so you will probably need to update the KML file.

I am having the same trouble as Allison, using version 5.2.1.1588. I tried to upgrade to a newer version of GE (per your 10/7 post), but the latest versions do not support a Mac OS X 10.4 operating system. Any suggestions? Thanks!

Melissa, did you try downloading the main KML file again? It should work with Google Earth 5 also, but some of the links have changed so you will probably need to update the KML file.

]]> By: topomatt http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2473 topomatt Fri, 07 Oct 2011 19:56:46 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2473 Allison, I just added some new info to the top of the main post above. Hopefully that will help you figure out how to fix it. Allison, I just added some new info to the top of the main post above. Hopefully that will help you figure out how to fix it.

]]> By: Allison http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2472 Allison Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:18:53 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2472 Sorry--I should mention that the version of GE I'm using is 5.1.3533.1731, because that was the last cversion that (to my knowledge) was compatible with the topo map layer. The next upgrade after this version didn't work with the topos, ro I reverted to this version. I've been afraid to try the mosre recent versions since then, because my installer file for this older version has been lost. Sorry–I should mention that the version of GE I’m using is 5.1.3533.1731, because that was the last cversion that (to my knowledge) was compatible with the topo map layer. The next upgrade after this version didn’t work with the topos, ro I reverted to this version. I’ve been afraid to try the mosre recent versions since then, because my installer file for this older version has been lost.

]]> By: Allison http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2471 Allison Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:10:11 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2471 Has something gone wring with the topo map layer? Yesterday, it worked just fine; today however, if I click on a map I'm getting the "URL not found" error. I saw the note from January 2010 about going into the General tab in Options and unchecking the "Show web results in external browser" box, but that hasn't changed anything. I used the topo layer yesterday with no problems. Could it an issue with using an older version of Google Earth? I had to go back to the older version some time ago because the topos didn't work on the upgraded version (this was early 2010)--if they now work with newer versions of Google Earth, though, I'll happily upgrade. I really need my topos, please. Has something gone wring with the topo map layer? Yesterday, it worked just fine; today however, if I click on a map I’m getting the “URL not found” error. I saw the note from January 2010 about going into the General tab in Options and unchecking the “Show web results in external browser” box, but that hasn’t changed anything. I used the topo layer yesterday with no problems.

Could it an issue with using an older version of Google Earth? I had to go back to the older version some time ago because the topos didn’t work on the upgraded version (this was early 2010)–if they now work with newer versions of Google Earth, though, I’ll happily upgrade. I really need my topos, please.

]]> By: Shutters Unshuttered » Google Earth http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2469 Shutters Unshuttered » Google Earth Thu, 06 Oct 2011 19:01:49 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2469 [...] USGS Topographic Map Overlay [...] [...] USGS Topographic Map Overlay [...]

]]> By: topomatt http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2318 topomatt Fri, 19 Aug 2011 22:55:02 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2318 .I get about 200 people a day searching for the Topo Maps, so there must be some interest. USGS topo maps provide a lot more information than just elevation and lat/lon. For example, they display elevation contours, locations of structures, etc .I get about 200 people a day searching for the Topo Maps, so there must be some interest. USGS topo maps provide a lot more information than just elevation and lat/lon. For example, they display elevation contours, locations of structures, etc

]]> By: Jim http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2314 Jim Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:39:52 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2314 Does one really need the topo overlay with google earth? The google earth edition that I have displays the elevation and lat/lon coordinates of any point of interest on earth. Does one really need the topo overlay with google earth? The google earth edition that I have displays the elevation and lat/lon coordinates of any point of interest on earth.

]]> By: James http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2253 James Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:39:03 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2253 I would love to put this on a tool on my website using the google earth api, but I cant get it to work. Have you tried it in the google earth api and can you get it to work? I would love to put this on a tool on my website using the google earth api, but I cant get it to work. Have you tried it in the google earth api and can you get it to work?

]]> By: topomatt http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2163 topomatt Thu, 10 Feb 2011 02:01:44 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2163 For those having problems with broken links. Make sure "Show web results in external browser" under the Options-General tab is unchecked. For those having problems with broken links. Make sure “Show web results in external browser” under the Options-General tab is unchecked.

]]> By: topomatt http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2159 topomatt Wed, 09 Feb 2011 05:10:43 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2159 Try to copy/paste the link into your web browser. That will confirm if the link is working or not. Try to copy/paste the link into your web browser. That will confirm if the link is working or not.

]]> By: van http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2157 van Tue, 08 Feb 2011 13:31:58 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2157 so do you get the same error message as I do about a broken link? I have waited ten mins or more and still cannot get the USGS overlay map on google earth. regards so do you get the same error message as I do about a broken link?
I have waited ten mins or more and still cannot get the USGS overlay map on google earth.

regards

]]> By: topomatt http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2155 topomatt Tue, 08 Feb 2011 06:01:52 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2155 <blockquote>The link that sent you here appears to be broken. It may be formatted incorrectly. Google Earth will try again using legacy mode. If the page does not automatically load after a few seconds, please click the link below. Learn more » http://www.topomaparchive.com/maps/Topos_Current/30095/o30095d2.kmz when I click the link , it just goes back to the original map </blockquote> Click on the link, which will take you back to the original map. After a minute or two (depending on your internet connection speed) the topo map should load. It won't look like anything is happening, but it's downloading the map. Just be patient.

The link that sent you here appears to be broken. It may be formatted incorrectly.

Google Earth will try again using legacy mode. If the page does not automatically load after a few seconds, please click the link below. Learn more »

http://www.topomaparchive.com/maps/Topos_Current/30095/o30095d2.kmz

when I click the link , it just goes back to the original map

Click on the link, which will take you back to the original map. After a minute or two (depending on your internet connection speed) the topo map should load. It won’t look like anything is happening, but it’s downloading the map. Just be patient.

]]> By: van http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2154 van Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:30:55 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2154 i get the blue boxes but get a balloon that says TX o30095d2 7.5 x 7.5 DRG I click the balloon and the message goes to another page and says ops! The link that sent you here appears to be broken. It may be formatted incorrectly. Google Earth will try again using legacy mode. If the page does not automatically load after a few seconds, please click the link below. Learn more » http://www.topomaparchive.com/maps/Topos_Current/30095/o30095d2.kmz when I click the link , it just goes back to the original map I have checked for updates and none are available FYI I am using firefox any ideas? thanks Van i get the blue boxes but get a balloon that says

TX
o30095d2
7.5 x 7.5
DRG

I click the balloon and the message goes to another page and says

ops!

The link that sent you here appears to be broken. It may be formatted incorrectly.

Google Earth will try again using legacy mode. If the page does not automatically load after a few seconds, please click the link below. Learn more »

http://www.topomaparchive.com/maps/Topos_Current/30095/o30095d2.kmz

when I click the link , it just goes back to the original map

I have checked for updates and none are available

FYI I am using firefox

any ideas?

thanks

Van

]]> By: topomatt http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2151 topomatt Fri, 04 Feb 2011 16:31:53 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2151 <blockquote>I love this tool, it is very useful. In the Information section under the Temporary Places the pop-up says that for advanced users there are ways to download the maps to your hard drive. I was hoping to print a copy of the topo to draw on to help me with my work, is there a way to either save it so I can print it or to print it from Google Earth? Thanks!</blockquote> If you want to download and print a topo map, you are probably better off getting it in a different format. You can <a href="http://store.usgs.gov/b2c_usgs/usgs/maplocator/%28xcm=r3standardpitrex_prd&layout=6_1_61_48&uiarea=2&ctype=areaDetails&carea=%24ROOT%29/.do" rel="nofollow">download PDFs of the maps from the USGS at no charge</a>.

I love this tool, it is very useful. In the Information section under the Temporary Places the pop-up says that for advanced users there are ways to download the maps to your hard drive. I was hoping to print a copy of the topo to draw on to help me with my work, is there a way to either save it so I can print it or to print it from Google Earth? Thanks!

If you want to download and print a topo map, you are probably better off getting it in a different format. You can download PDFs of the maps from the USGS at no charge.

]]> By: ema http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2149 ema Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:57:20 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2149 I love this tool, it is very useful. In the Information section under the Temporary Places the pop-up says that for advanced users there are ways to download the maps to your hard drive. I was hoping to print a copy of the topo to draw on to help me with my work, is there a way to either save it so I can print it or to print it from Google Earth? Thanks! I love this tool, it is very useful. In the Information section under the Temporary Places the pop-up says that for advanced users there are ways to download the maps to your hard drive. I was hoping to print a copy of the topo to draw on to help me with my work, is there a way to either save it so I can print it or to print it from Google Earth? Thanks!

]]> By: topomatt http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2111 topomatt Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:20:39 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2111 Click on the "Download with Google Earth" button. Then you should see "USGS Topographic Maps" listed under Temporary Places. Check the box next to "USGS Topographic Maps" to turn on the index showing the outlines of each map. Click on the area you are interested in, which will pop up a balloon with a big "View Map" button. Click on that and wait a few seconds and map should appear. If this doesn't work, make sure you have current version of Google Earth. If it still doesn't work, there's probably not much else I can do as I don't have the resources to provide individual tech support. Click on the “Download with Google Earth” button. Then you should see “USGS Topographic Maps” listed under Temporary Places. Check the box next to “USGS Topographic Maps” to turn on the index showing the outlines of each map. Click on the area you are interested in, which will pop up a balloon with a big “View Map” button. Click on that and wait a few seconds and map should appear.

If this doesn’t work, make sure you have current version of Google Earth. If it still doesn’t work, there’s probably not much else I can do as I don’t have the resources to provide individual tech support.

]]> By: Brian http://www.gelib.com/ng-topo.htm/comment-page-1#comment-2110 Brian Fri, 28 Jan 2011 22:11:21 +0000 http://www.gelib.com/?p=849#comment-2110 I can't get it to work either. But I don't use Google Earth a whole lot so I really have no idea how to use the kmz file that downloads. A little bit of instruction would go a long way. I double click the kmz file and google earth launches and it is listed in the Temp Places, but like the person above, clicking it does nothing but zoom out. And nothing is displayed. Not one topo line. No blue grid. Nothing. Very frustrating. No Help file or instructions on the page and no way to contact the person who created it. Sucks. I can’t get it to work either. But I don’t use Google Earth a whole lot so I really have no idea how to use the kmz file that downloads. A little bit of instruction would go a long way. I double click the kmz file and google earth launches and it is listed in the Temp Places, but like the person above, clicking it does nothing but zoom out. And nothing is displayed. Not one topo line. No blue grid. Nothing. Very frustrating. No Help file or instructions on the page and no way to contact the person who created it. Sucks.

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