DIY Land Mapping Tool

Disclaimer

The data that this tool uses varies in accuracy globally. We can not guarantee the accuracy of the contours that this tool produces, ground truthing is recommended. In general smaller the contour interval will likely have lower the accuracy.

About

This DIY Land Mapping Tool was developed for the DIY Land Design program in collaboration with Verge Permaculture, Coen Farm and Danilo da Rosa.

Software, data and services

This tool is based on and works thanks to products/services of the following projects or companies: Leaflet, D3.js, Axis Maps, Mapbox, Mapzen, OpenStreetMap and Google Maps.

STEP 1: Select desired area on map

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Use the square icon tool to the right to choose an area that you wish to map. You can use the pencil and box tool to edit the area or move the mapped area around. If you would like to delete the area choose the trash can icon to start over.

STEP 2: Generate contour map

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Choose the unit of measure [meters, feet] that you wish to map with. Then choose a contour intreval appropriate for the property you are mapping. We recommend starting with a 1m - 2m [3ft - 6ft] contour interval.

Level interval meters feet

STEP 3: Signup for our newsletter and get instant access to the Google Earth Pro ™ KML file

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Fill out the form below to gain access to your contour map download. The form will open a new window when submitted. Close the window after successfull completion and return to this tab/window for your download.

Please ensure that you do not have popups blocked before submitting this form.

STEP 4: Download file to Google Earth Pro ™

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Download the KML file, open up Google Earth Pro ™ and then open the KML file.