Map File Formats
Map File FormatsThere are two principle types of file format associated with publishing maps: vector and raster or bitmap. Think of the various map apps on your phone. Examples of…
Cartography, Map Design & Publishing
Map File FormatsThere are two principle types of file format associated with publishing maps: vector and raster or bitmap. Think of the various map apps on your phone. Examples of…
Other Map Publishers: EastWest MappingPart six of a short series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.EastWest Mapping was formed in 1992 and for many years produced orienteering and tourism…
Hiiker App UpdateMaps from EastWest Mapping are found on the Irish developed Hiiker phone app. You need a PRO+ subscription which also gives access to full OSi mapping and many…
Other Map Publishers: HarveyPart five of a short series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.As far as small & medium scale mapping in Ireland goes, two map publishers have…
Ordnance Survey This CenturyPart four of a short series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.The Ordnance Survey in Ireland was set up on the foot of the Spring Rice…
Ordnance Survey 20th CenturyPart three of a short series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.The first twenty years of the 20thC saw the Ordnance Survey continue to be run…
Ordnance Survey 19th CenturyPart two of a short series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.The century opened with the Act of Union and a relatively quiet period on the…
Early Irish Surveyors – the Golden AgePart one of a short series on Irish Mapping: past, present & future.People are generally unaware of the prolific works of numerous Irish land…
New Map ~ Mweelrea & The ReekA new detailed map for the Mweelrea region of Co.Mayo is now available. It covers from Killary Harbour northwards to The Reek / Croagh…
Hiiker WaypointsDetailed maps from EastWest Mapping and other map publishers can be found on the Hiiker phone app for Apple and Android devices. You need a Pro+ subscription and it…