Trail Mapping. Using GPSVisualizer and PowerPoint. Steve Greason, West Newbury Open Space Committee

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1 Trail Mapping Using GSVisualizer and oweroint Steve Greason, West Newbury Open Space Committee Copyright 2017 resentation published by: WEST NEWBURY OEN SACE COMMITTEE Visit: Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 1 of 23

2 What is important when making a map? Key Elements: Accuracy!! Scale and alignment GS tracking data roperty lines ublic access points arking locations Rules and regulations Identify site features Notify neighbors Remember, your map may become part of history! Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 2 of 23

3 Access GS Data using gpsvisualizer.com Free, easy to use website. Upload any GS file, no software needed. Creates trail maps with many formats available Download GS tracks to computer. Go onto website, upload GS file and zoom into area of interest. Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 3 of 23

4 What can t GSVisualizer do? Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 4 of 23

5 How to make a trail map in 6 easy steps Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 5 of 23

6 Step 1: Open oweroint to create custom map Capture screen images On gpsvisualizer website, press the rt Scr key on your keyboard to print screen and capture the general area you want for the map. Decide map format, size & shape: Use aerial photo or something else for background? Will map be in landscape or portrait? Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 6 of 23

7 Step 2: Open Microsoft aint and aste screenshot image from clipboard Use aint s Selection feature to select, crop and copy image. Next, paste new image into oweroint slide. Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 7 of 23

8 Step 3: Capture other screen images from internet to help make your map Choose a Background Image Get roperty Lines Like before, crop, copy and paste map images from aint into oweroint file Good, high resolution aerial photos available at Zillow.com or Bing.com. Google photos have watermarks for copyright protection. Use town assessor maps, MassGIS Oliver, Mimap or site plans to get property line maps Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 8 of 23

9 Step 4: Trace trails using Curve tool Use the Curve drawing tool to trace over GS tracks to create smooth trails, which can be edited for color, weight, etc. Accuracy counts when tracing! Be sure all traced images align properly and are adjusted to scale. This can take time and patience! Group together Scale size Fit trail into background image Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 9 of 23

10 Step 5: Use Curve tool to trace property lines Tracing streets or other features can assist when aligning property lines from one map to the other. Group traced lines together. Copy and paste onto map. Adjust size/scale of property lines as needed. The street lines should overlap streets on background map. Remove when no longer needed. Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 10 of 23

11 Step 6: Finish your map with text and labels Save all maps for editing. Keep workspace off main slide or store on separate slides Spring Trail Hike Mill ond N DOCK ENTRANCE DAM ARKING LOT Background Map TRAIL CONNECTS TO IESTAVE HILL GS Trail Map Finish map with title, labels, legends, photos or other information. rint and distribute map as DF file. DF is used by most everyone. roperty Lines Map Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 11 of 23

12 Examples Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 12 of 23

13 Crane ond Wildlife Management Area Be consistent with other maps Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 13 of 23

14 ost maps where needed to direct public where to go TRAILHEAD ARKING Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 14 of 23

15 W N S E Whetstone N W E S RIVATE DOCK EASEMENT River Access River Meadow Conservation Area Trail Easements Town-owned Land Scenic View Spot River Meadow Trail ALL TRAILS TO BE USED FOR ASSIVE RECREATIONAL USE. NO MOTORIZED VEHICLES. LEASE STAY ON TRAIL AND RESECT RIVATE ROERTY. Merrimack Rim Trail 0 Distance in Miles 1/8 COMMUNITY GARDEN LOWER GREEN AT RIVER HILL Sullivan Meadow Trail Copyright 2017 This map published by: WEST NEWBURY OEN SACE COMMITTEE Visit: ROUTE 113 TO NEWBURYORT OST OFFICE SQUARE MAIN STREET ROUTE 113 WEST TO GROVELAND NEWBURY FOOD MART GREENWAY Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 15 of 23

16 RIVERBEND TRAIL GUIDE River Road arking Canoe Launch N W Indian River Bridge E MERRIMACK RIVER S River Road Trail High Tide Flood Area Tupelo Trail Way to the River Road Trailhead Kiosk Old Cellar Hole oint Heaven Coffin Street Trail Hay Field Tidal Tributaries RIVERBEND WEST Easement Crossing Scenic Vistas River s Edge Trail Big Rock Cedar Ridge Trail Indian River Trail Riverbend Trail ike s Mill Dam Ruins Lower Septic Field Former Big Red Ski Tow Upper Septic Field The Old Cow asture Copyright 2014 This map published by: WEST NEWBURY OEN SACE COMMITTEE Visit: Mill ond Route 113 Trail Entrance Connects to Mill ond Trails AGE SCHOOL Elev. 200 ft Water Tower Dam Ruins at Indian River Bridge built by SCA AmeriCorps DW ipestave Hill No horses permitted where posted on Indian River Trail to protect sensitive vegetation. No hunting, littering, fires, overnight camping, ATVs or other motorized vehicles permitted. olice take notice! 0 Distance in Miles 1/4 Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 16 of 23

17 entucket High School Athletic Fields Scenic View Young s Meadow Vernal ool BRAKE HILL Brake Hill Terrace Brake Hill Summit Elev. 258 Feet Highest oint in West Newbury Water Tower Brake Hill Trail North Slope Trail TRAIL MA Miles Gate 0 1/8 1/4 Copyright 2014 This map published by: WEST NEWBURY OEN SACE COMMITTEE Visit: To Crane Neck Street White ine Loop Trail Bagnell Children's ath The Sag Water Tower Beaver ond Dam The Beaver Trail Crow Hill Elev. 252 Feet Highest oint in Groveland #19 Hill Top Circle W N S E Nichols Village Senior Living Community (rivate Drive) Nichols Way Trail White ine Connector Kiosk WATER DET. ACCESS ROAD TRAIL ENTRANCE Wood Street South Ridge Trail Future Link to Crane ond Wildlife Management Area Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 17 of 23

18 Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 18 of 23 Crane ond Wildlife Management Area TRAIL MA Seven Star Road Gate Center Street Gate lease stay on the trails when crossing powerlines and respect private property where posted. You are responsible for your own safety on private and public land; MGL Chapter 21, Section 17C. W N S BEAVER DAM Bare Hill Road arking Area E Copyright 2016 Map V7 published by: WEST NEWBURY OEN SACE COMMITTEE Visit: KIOSK & GATE GATES GATE GATE The large bedrock outcrops found in this forest are part of the Clinton-Newbury Fault (Devonian eriod 400 mya) NUBBLE SQUID Elev. 140 J B Little Road Motor vehicles permitted 0 Distance in Miles 1/2 Quaker Corner Byfield Road Gate End of Georgetown Road Town Line Sign MEADOW ond Street Gate 2 nd Gate JUNCTION BROWN ISLAND SCENIC VIEW SHORE ACCESS ond Elev. 62 CRANE NECK HILL Elev. 233 arker River Canoe/Kayak Access HERON ROOKERY TOWN LINE MARKER End of Crane Neck Street OVERLOOK BEAVER DAM Thurlow Street Gate ARADISE LOO TRAIL GATES ARKER RIVER GA BEAVER DAM RIDGE SUMMIT Elev. 118 HEMLOCK BANK GATE Forest Street Gate (to Byfield Village) River Street Canoe/Kayak Access Owned and managed by Massachusetts Fish & Wildlife, Crane ond WMA contains 2,576 acres spread across four towns and lies within the arker River watershed: lease use caution and wear orange during hunting season. There is nohunting on Sundays. Many of the old roads and trails throughout this forest are flooded in places and are best accessed in winter. Main trails art of the East Coast Greenway (Canada to Key West) Nomotorized vehicles. olice take notice! Single-track or less frequented trails

19 See more maps at: westnewburyopenspace.net Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 19 of 23

20 Helpful pointers using GS data Zoom in to see if GS tracks vary Record new GS data if necessary Make traced trail in a larger weight to account for GS differences OpenTopoMap USGS topographic map Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 20 of 23

21 GSVisualizer map made with Google Terrain Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 21 of 23

22 View of Mt Washington, Cherry Mountain and Town of Whitefield, New Hampshire Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 22 of 23

23 The End Thank you Massachusetts DCR Trails Conference, November 4, age 23 of 23